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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."
Breaking Down The 2018 Oscar Nominations
The Oscar Nominations have arrived. NPR's Linda Holmes and Bob Mondello discuss the whys and wherefores behind both surprises and snubs from this year's contenders.
Trash Is Literally Making a Big Stink Outside Of Moscow
by Lucian Kim
Residents of some Moscow suburbs complain their lives are being ruined by the smell and sight of giant garbage dumps that ring the city. There is no recycling of garbage in the Russian capital, all trash goes into the expanding landfills.
Legendary Trumpeter Hugh Masekela Dies At 78
Hugh Masekela burst on the world pop scene in the 1960s, playing alongside Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. The legendary jazz musician died on Tuesday at age 78.
Naomi Parker-Fraley, From Rosie The Riveter Poster, Dies At 96
by Neda Ulaby
The woman in the famed "Rosie the Riveter" poster has died. Naomi Parker-Fraley was 96. After years of scholarship and conflicting claims, she was believed to be the real Rosie.
What Role Will Trump Play In Immigration Debate?
by Mara Liasson
President Trump was pretty invisible this weekend as Senators tried to work out a deal to end the government shutdown. Now, as the immigration debate starts again, what does he want from it and what will his role be moving forward?
Sen. Charlie Dent Discusses How House Will Approach Immigration Bill
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., about how the House is looking to pass a DACA bill. He has asked Speaker Ryan to bring two bipartisan bills to a vote, which he thinks have a chance to pass.
Allegations Against Larry Nassar Began Shortly After He Joined Michigan State University
Allegations against Larry Nassar began shortly after he joined Michigan State University's faculty in 1997. The former physician has now been convicted of sexual assault and child pornography. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to reporter Matt Mencarini of the Lansing State Journal about what the university knew and when.
As Special Counsel Interviews AG Sessions, Trump Again Takes Aim At FBI
by Carrie Johnson
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the election. President Trump and House Republicans are once again aiming their fire at the FBI.
Looking At The Saga Of The USS Pueblo 50 Years Later
by David Welna
It's been 50 years since North Korean gunboats seized the USS Pueblo and its 82 surviving crew members. It was the beginning of the tumultuous year of 1968, and by the end of it, the U.S. had signed an apology and the starved and tortured crew members were released. But the USS Pueblo remained in captivity, as it does to this day. U.S. officials opted for diplomacy over military force to resolve this wrenching crisis.
Immigration Advocates Look Back At Long Fight For DREAM Act
by Joel Rose
The government shutdown ended with a promise that the Senate will take up the fate of DACA recipients next month. But that outcome was still unsatisfactory for many immigrant advocates because they've heard this before. Some have been fighting for the DREAM Act since they were teenagers and are now nearing 40.
Congress Has 16 Days To Avoid Another Shutdown
by Susan Davis
Now that the government shutdown has ended, Congress has 16 days to pass another funding bill to avoid another shutdown. Lawmakers are also under pressure to come up with a bipartisan immigration bill.
In Brazil, Court Will Determine If Former President Will Run Again
by Philip Reeves
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left Brazil's presidency at the end of 2010 with a more than 80 percent approval rating. Since then, he's been convicted of corruption. But that hasn't dimmed his ambition. He may again seek the presidency, but a court ruling will determine how challenging that path might be.