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."
McConnell's Faces Internal Pressure On Blockade Of Election Security Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's opposition to election security legislation faces new pressures in the Senate.
Missouri Refuses To Renew The License Of Its Only Abortion Clinic
Missouri said Friday it won't renew a license for the last clinic providing abortions in the state. But a judge ruled the clinic can keep providing abortions while the dispute continues.
Offensive Social Media Posts By Police Lead To Internal Investigations In Several Cities
A scandal over racist and violent social media posts by police officers has led to investigations in several cities. What's the damage to public trust, and how much free speech should cops have?
ICE Plans To Arrest And Deport Thousands Of Migrant Families
NPR speaks with acting ICE Director Mark Morgan before planned ICE raids. President Trump has said mass deportations will begin next week, though likely far smaller than the "millions" he promised.
How The International Community Is Reacting To Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
As tensions rise between Iran and the United States, members of the international community, including Iraq, Israel and Germany, are reacting to the situation.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff Discusses Aborted Strike On Iran
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, about the aborted strike on Iran Thursday night.
Trump Says Plan To Retaliate Against Iran Called Off Due To Potential Iranian Deaths
The planes were ready to go on Thursday night, but with 10 minutes to spare, President Trump called off a military action meant to retaliate against Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone.
Week In Politics: Trump's Position On Iran And 2020 Democratic Candidates
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker about the president's position on Iran and how the 2020 campaign season is heating up for Democrats.
What Diplomats Are Doing To Ease Tension Between The U.S. And Iran
As tensions remain high between the United States and Iran, what diplomatic steps are being taken and what are possible options?
Oregon Police Working To Retrieve State GOP Lawmakers Avoiding Vote On Climate Change
Senate Republicans in Oregon are refusing to come to the capitol, denying the legislature the quorum needed to vote on a cap-and-trade bill. The governor has sent the state police to retrieve them.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Conviction Of Man On Death Row In Mississippi
The Supreme Court struck down the conviction of a Mississippi man, who has been on death row for 22 years, citing overt bias in jury selection. The court also decided a key eminent domain case Friday.