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."
President Trump Brings Big Fireworks Displays Back To Mt. Rushmore
President Trump's Friday visit to Mt. Rushmore included the return of big fireworks displays. They were banned since 2009 because of wildfire and pollution risks.
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.
Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision Friday, has blocked a lower court's ruling that allowed curbside voting in Alabama and eased mail-in voting requirements.
Washington NFL Team Announces It Will Review Its Name
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kevin Blackistone, a sports commentator and a professor at the University of Maryland, about the Washington NFL team announcing Friday that it will review its name.
FBI Reveals New Details In The Case Of Missing Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen
Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen has disappeared in April. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with attorney Natalie Khawam and Vanessa's sister Lupe Guillen about new details in this case.
Concerns Grow Over App Store's Unfair Treatment Of Developers
Regulators in Europe and the U.S. are investigating growing concerns over the App Store — developers who try to sell their apps say the tech giant treats them unfairly and stifles competition.
Predators That Walk On Water: Some Facts To Know About Water Skaters
NPR's Geoff Brumfiel has been stuck at home with his two small kids since March. They have been passing the time in part by looking for bugs. Recently, they have found a water strider.
'Canada, Canada, Cana...da': Researchers Spot Change To White-Throated Sparrow's Song
The white-throated sparrow's song usually sounds like the word "Canada," repeated several times. Researchers say that this well-known bird song is changing.
Jeffrey Epstein's Companion Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Sexual Exploitation Charges
The FBI arrested Ghislaine Maxwell Thursday. Prosecutors unsealed an indictment against the companion to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that she helped recruit victims for him.