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."
Without A Statewide Stay-At-Home Mandate, Florida Braces For COVID-19 Wave
Epidemiologists are seeing warning signs that Florida may soon see a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases. Gov. Ron DeSantis is refusing to issue a statewide order for residents to stay at home.
Tips For Exercising At Home While You're Staying At Home
Experts share their tips for exercising indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, which is keeping many at home.
Behind The Race To Develop Antibody-Based Treatments For COVID-19
Several teams are racing to develop therapies for COVID-19 based on antibodies, the components of immune systems that can be collected from the blood of patients who have survived the disease.
House Democratic Leadership Discusses Economic Relief Package
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, about the economic rescue package that the Senate has passed.
House Republican Leadership Discusses Economic Relief Package
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Gary Palmer of Alabama, the GOP House Policy Committee chairman and member of the Freedom Caucus, about the economic relief package the House now faces.
Mexicans Are Worried Their Coronavirus Response Is Too Little, Too Late
With President Andrés Manuel López Obrador seemingly in denial, Mexico has been late and lax in restricting movements to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Child Welfare Advocates Fear Surge In Abuse Cases During Recession
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Julie Evans, CEO of Alliance For Children, about the potential for spikes in severity of child abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic Disrupting U.S. Immigration Process At Every Level
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting U.S. immigration. Immigrant doctors who want to help face limits to their visas. Meanwhile, many undocumented immigrants are afraid to seek coronavirus tests.
National Cathedral Donates Previously Forgotten Stockpile Of Masks
Washington, D.C.'s National Cathedral forgot it had stockpiled 5,000 respirator masks in the event of an epidemic. This week they remembered and promptly donated them to local hospitals.
Los Angeles Mayor Talks Preparations For Worse Days Ahead
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about the latest measures his city is taking to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. Charges Nicolás Maduro And Other Venezuelan Officials With Narcotrafficking
The U.S. government has charged Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro and 14 other current or former Venezuelan officials with narcotrafficking and has offered a $15 million reward for Maduro's capture.