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 Turkey, Anti-Government Protesters March From Ankara To Istanbul
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Patrick Kingsley, a reporter for The New York Times in Turkey, about the anti-government protest march from Ankara to Istanbul.
Biologists Divided Over How To Save Endangered Pangolin
The pangolin is a tiny snake-like creature. It's in great demand for its meat and scales, and it is in danger of extinction. Biologists can't agree on whether zoos should play a role in saving it.
Chief Justice John Roberts Bucks Tradition In Graduation Speech
A commencement speech delivered last month by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is gaining attention. Roberts didn't talk about the Constitution or the Supreme Court, but instead bucked tradition and wished the graduates some hardship.
Damaged Goods: How A Truck Accident Leads To Cheap Cheese
When a truck overturns or a warehouse catches fire, the result can be millions of dollars worth of slightly damaged goods. Mike Mentuck's job is to get those goods back into the marketplace and save insurance companies' money in the process.
Reddit User Claims Credit For Trump's CNN Bodyslam Tweet
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sophie Bjork-James, a post-doctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University who has been following white supremacist groups online for nearly a decade. They discuss the origins of Trump's tweet, a GIF of Trump pummeling CNN. Someone by a vulgar username posted what is believed to be the original GIF on Reddit, five days ago. The user has a history of writing hatefully about African-Americans, women and Muslims.
Trump's Tweet Of Him Bodyslamming CNN Heightens Controversy
President Trump's weekend tweet depicting him body slamming a CNN avatar prompted condemnation. It also prompted questions about whether his ongoing focus on media bashing could hurt the GOP agenda.
Fighting Among Drug Traffickers Leads To Surge Of Murders In Mexico
There's been a surge of murders in Mexico. Forty-five people were killed over the weekend in violence largely attributed to fighting among narco-traffickers. Among the victims, authorities found a suitcase filled with human remains in Los Cabos.
Disney Announces Changes To Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
Disney announced it will be making some changes to its "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride. The most significant of those changes will be doing away with the "bride auction" that appears partway through the ride.
White House Veteran David Simas Helps Forge Obama's Legacy As Foundation CEO
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation, about the mission of the foundation and the vision for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.