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."
The Views From New York And California, Both Hit Hard By The Coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning about a coming spike in coronavirus cases, while California officials are bracing for the virus to spread there, raising concerns about hospital preparedness.
Tokyo Summer Olympics Postponed To 2021
Japan and the International Olympic Committee have delayed the 2020 Summer Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision has huge financial and societal implications.
Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of COVID-19 Complications At 81
The revered playwright Terrence McNally, who wrote Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Ragtime, has died from COVID-19. McNally was 81 and had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems.
The Best Practices On Bailouts, As Congress Debates Coronavirus Stimulus
Congress is working on a coronavirus stimulus package of over $1 trillion. Karen Dynan, former chief economist for the Department of the Treasury, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang on how to get it right.
Encore: Ross Gay Writes 'The Book Of Delights'
Ross Gay spent a year writing daily essays about things that delight him. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gay about some of the essays included in his new book, The Book of Delights.
COVID-19 Updates: Federal Reserve Acts, Deal Eludes Congress, Trump Speaks
Economics, politics and science correspondents round up new developments in the federal response to the coronavirus crisis, including President Trump's comments during an afternoon press conference.
Disability Groups File Federal Complaint About COVID-19 Care Rationing Plans
People with disabilities are asking the federal government to stop what they say are care-rationing plans from states and hospitals, which could possibly deny them treatment for COVID-19.
Chief Of National Guard Says It Is Ready For Coronavirus Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard, about the force being mobilized around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
PG&E Will Plead Guilty To 84 Counts Of Involuntary Manslaughter During 2018 Wildfire
California utility PG&E has agreed to plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the massive Camp Fire. The 2018 wildfire destroyed the town of Paradise, Calif.
Biden Speaks From Home, Critizing Trump's Response, And Plans On Greater Visibility
Joe Biden gave a speech from his home in Delaware, streamed online, criticizing President Trump's response to the coronavirus. Biden plans to be more visible while campaign events are on hold.