Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
Remembering New York Hospital Worker Gianmarco Bertolotti
Gianmarco Bertolotti was a hospital mason in New York City who died in April after contracting coronavirus while continuing to work. His sister reflects on how his energy made every room brighter.
As U.K. Brings Coronavirus Infection Rate Down, Pubs Cautiously Reopen
After months under lockdown, thousands of pubs in England opened on Saturday. Beer drinkers are calling it their own "Independence Day," but health experts worry it could spread the coronavirus.
Behind Reddit's Decision To Boot 'The_Donald' Forum
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Robert Peck, a Reddit moderator, about the site's decision to ban the subreddit "The_Donald" after numerous warnings and other disciplinary actions.
Movie Interview: 'The Outpost'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer discusses the new film The Outpost with director Rod Lurie and co-producer and former Army veteran Henry "Hank" Hughes.
A Competition To Finish Louisa May Alcott's Story
An unfinished story by Louisa May Alcott has recently been published, and now there's a competition to find a writer to finish the story.
Protesters Block Highway To Mt. Rushmore Amid President Trump's July 4th Celebration
President Trump is planning to celebrate Independence Day at Mt. Rushmore Friday evening. But Hours before the event, protesters have blocked one of the major highways into the site.
Frederick Douglass' Descendants Read His Famous 'Fourth Of July' Speech
Descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? Douglass gave this speech to a group of abolitionists 168 years ago.
How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?
Governments and drug companies agree there is an urgency to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But their motives for developing it are different — and it might hugely affect the vaccine's price.
'College Football Parents 24/7' Advocacy Group Asks NCAA To Enforce Coronavirus Rules
Chris and Mya Hinton, parents of two football players, got worried the NCAA is not protecting college athletes during their training well enough. Now, they are mobilizing concerned parents nationwide.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies To Protect Statues And Monuments This July 4th
Federal law enforcement agencies have taken on a new responsibility — they will be guarding federal properties, including statues and monuments, during this Fourth of July weekend.