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."
On 'Fox & Friends,' Ivanka Trump Quashes Progressive Hopes
When Ivanka Trump took an unpaid White House post, it raised eyebrows and cries of nepotism, but many progressive women saw proof someone would be on their side. NPR checks in on the special adviser.
Rex Tillerson Faces Mideast Test In Navigating Saudi Arabia, Qatar Tensions
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is the biggest test yet of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. He has deep ties to Qatar's leaders, but the White House seems to prefer the Saudis.
Gunman Opens Fire In Bronx Hospital, Killing 1 And Injuring 6
Authorities say a man opened fire inside a hospital in the Bronx, N.Y., killing at least one person and wounding several more before taking his own life.
Trump Administration Outlines Emerging Strategy On Afghanistan
The Trump administration's emerging strategy on Afghanistan involves sending more American troops into the country, the isolation of Pakistan, and the long-term goal of a political settlement with the Taliban.
Mika, Joe And The Donald: Trump's Tweets Intensify Feud With MSNBC Hosts
The president's tweets attacking MSNBC critics veered into unexpected terrain Friday as they accused the White House of trying to extort an apology to Trump to get him to quash a tabloid story about their personal lives.
Germany Votes To Fine Social Media Companies For Failing To Remove Hate Speech
The German parliament has voted to impose fines of up to $57 million on social media companies that fail to remove "obviously illegal" hate speech within 24 hours of it being posted.
'Baby Driver' Follows Criminal Who Wants Out Of The Game
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director Edgar Wright and Joe Loya, Wright's technical consultant, about the new movie, Baby Driver, which is about a getaway driver who wants out of the game.
Low Gas Prices Lead Millions Of People To Plan Summer Travel
Gas prices are the lowest for summer in more than decade, and that's leading millions of people to plan to load up the kids in the minivan or SUV and hit the road this summer.
Trump Pledges On Twitter To Help Chicago Fight Crime
President Trump tweeted that he's sending federal help to Chicago to fight crime. He says crime and killings have reached "epidemic" proportions.
Former NFL Player Ryan O'Callaghan Looks Ahead After Sharing Story Of Drug Abuse
Last week, former NFL player Ryan O'Callaghan told the world his harrowing story of drug abuse and planned suicide as he struggled with being a closeted gay man. Now he hopes his story helps others.
