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."
In Pakistan, One Girl's Death Could Lead To Changes In Country's Culture
The rape and murder of a little girl has led to much soul searching in Pakistan and might actually lead to changes in the country.
Why This East Village Bar Has A Ban On The Word 'Literally'
The Continental, a bar in New York's East Village has a ban against customers using the word "literally," or what it says is "the most overused, annoying word in the English language and we will not tolerate it."
The Case Of The Serial Stowaway, Marilyn Hartman
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to writer Joe Eskenazi about the case of Marilyn Hartman, a 66-year-old woman, who habitually tries to sneak onto planes and fly without a ticket. Last week, she made it all the way to London Heathrow from Chicago.
'NYT' Report Says Trump Ordered Mueller Fired Last June Before Backing Down
A report from The New York Times says that President Trump ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller to be fired last June, but backed down when the top White House lawyer threatened to quit.
Missing FBI Text Messages Exemplify Animosity Between Organization And GOP
Republicans in Washington are sounding the alarm over text messages that have gone missing at the FBI. NPR takes a look at the animosity between the FBI and the GOP, and what it means for the ongoing investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Delivers Final State Address
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final state of the state address on Thursday to lawmakers in Sacramento. Brown is California's longest-serving governor.
Nearly 7,000 Syrians Are Waiting To See If Their Protected Status Will Be Renewed
Around 7,000 Syrians living in the United States could be sent back to Syria if their temporary protective status granted to provide refuge from the war at home is allowed to expire.
Can The Common Sense Caucus Influence Leading Lawmakers?
A bipartisan group of senators have dubbed themselves the "Common Sense Caucus" and are taking credit for ending the brief government shutdown. But in a polarized Capitol, how much influence will these centrist lawmakers have on their leaders?
Rep. Raul Labrador Discusses Immigration Proposal From House Freedom Caucus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, who's a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, about his proposal on immigration and how it differs with President Trump's.