Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
Biologist Jonathan Losos Explores 'Convergent Evolution' In 'Improbable Destinies'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Jonathan Losos, author of the new book, Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution, which explores the growing understanding of "convergent evolution."
New Details Emerge About Russians Who Met With Donald Trump Jr.
A foundation aimed at repealing a set of sanctions known as the Magnitsky Act has strong links to many of the Russians who attended the June 2016 meeting with Donald Trump Jr. and others.
Civil Rights Division Nominee Eric Dreiband Appears Before Senate Panel
More than 70 civil rights groups are objecting to President Trump's nomination of Eric Dreiband to serve as assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division. On Wednesday, Dreiband got a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
GOP Rep. Paul Gosar Outlines Opposition To DACA Program
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona about why he is against the DACA program. He wrote an op-ed in USA Today urging Congress to "restore the rule of law in the United States by rolling back DACA."
Trump Urges Congress To Act On Replacing DACA Program
President Trump again urged Congress to act on replacing the DACA program. Democrats are pushing for a vote this month, but Republicans seem reluctant.
Immigration Lawyer Weighs In On Trump's Decision To End DACA
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with immigration lawyer David Leopold about the many questions that so-called Dreamers have now that the Trump administration has announced the end of DACA.
Trump Sides With Democrats On Hurricane Relief And Fiscal Deadlines
President Trump sided with Democrats over leaders of his own party on a deal to fund hurricane relief, as well as avert a government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling for three months.
Boston Red Sox Busted For Using Smart Watch To Steal Signs From Yankees
The Red Sox were recently busted for using cameras and a smart watch to steal signs from the Yankees during a game. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Schmidt of The New York Times who broke the story.
Trump Pledges To Withdraw From U.S.-South Korea Trade Agreement
President Trump says he wants to begin withdrawing from the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. The pact was supposed to help U.S. companies sell more to Korea, but the trade gap is wider than it was when it took effect. The reasons have to do with regulations in Korea, the relatively weak economy in Korea and the U.S. consumer's love of spending.
