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Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
by Michael Levitt
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."
A Timeline Of Events Leading Up To Current Tensions Between The U.S. And Iran
Iran's military shot down an American surveillance drone Thursday marking the latest in a line of events leading up to the current military and diplomatic tension between the United States and Iran.
U.S. And Iran Disagree Over Whether Drone Was Shot Down Over Iranian Territory
by Jackie Northam
With Iran shooting down a U.S. drone, a look at the rules in the Persian Gulf and who would know the truth about air space and where the incident occurred.
'Dallas Morning News' Photographer Tom Fox On His Close Encounter With Gunman
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dallas Morning News photographer Tom Fox about his picture of — and close encounter with — the shooter at the Earle Cabell Federal Building on Monday.
Are Big Cities Overrated? Economists Say Yes, In Some Cases
by Greg Rosalsky
It's long been popular wisdom in America that if you want to make it, you should pack up and move to the big city. But new research from economists offers caution for a huge segment of the workforce.
How The Trump Administration's 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Changed The Immigration Debate
by John Burnett
A year has passed since the Trump administration's family separation policy was rescinded. It sparked a national outcry and changed the immigration debate in America.
U.S. Labor Movement Pushes Back On New Trade Deal For U.S, Mexico And Canada
by Don Gonyea
President Trump is pushing hard to pass a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada through Congress. Some labor leaders are fighting hard against it because they see it as too similar to NAFTA.
Former Air Force Drone Chief Discusses Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gen. David Deptula, former Air Force drone chief, about the escalating tensions between U.S and Iranian forces.
Biden Faces Criticism For How He Talked About Segregationist Senators
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with unaffiliated Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons about former Vice President Biden's verbal blunders this week, and how concerned the party should be about them.
President Trump Says Iran Made 'A Very Big Mistake' In Shooting Down American Drone
by Mara Liasson
As tensions escalate with Iran, the Trump administration is balancing the hardline instincts of President Trump's advisers and Trump's own instincts to avoid a military conflict.
YouTube Under Fire For Collecting Data On Young Children Without Parental Consent
by Aarti Shahani
YouTube is under fire for collecting data on children and may face a federal investigation. Consumer groups allege that YouTube exposes children to inappropriate content and fails to police videos.
U.S. Women To Take On Their Biggest Opponent Yet With Game Against Sweden
by Laurel Wamsley
The biggest test for the U.S. Women's National Team at the Women's World Cup comes Thursday when the U.S. takes on Sweden. It's been a busy week with many notable performances.