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."
Southern California Wildfire Forces Some 80,000 People To Evacuate
A wildfire in Southern California has forced the closure of a stretch of freeway and prompted officials to declare mandatory evacuation areas affecting an estimated 80,000 people.
Indian Accent Chef Breaks Culinary Boundaries With New York Location
Indian Accent is a Delhi restaurant that does creative fusion twists on Indian classics. Think blue cheese naan or a traditional Indian stuffed crepe filled with hoisin duck. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to the executive chef and creative mastermind Manish Mehrotra about opening his new location in New York.
Wind Blowing Over Bridges Produces Eerie Music
The wind passing over bridges creates an eerie music, which is captured by The World According to Sound podcast.
Manhattan Beach: The Spiritual Home Of American Beach Volleyball
Manhattan Beach in California is the home court of several Olympic beach volleyball players, including Kerri Walsh-Jennings who is playing for a bronze medal Wednesday night.
Donald Trump To Finally Go Live With Television Ads
Donald Trump's presidential campaign hasn't spent a single dollar on television advertising in the general election. Experts say this is an unprecedented decision to disregard the most effective way to communicate with voters.
Republican Nominee Donald Trump Shakes Up Top Campaign Staff
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes up his top campaign staff with less than three months to Election Day.
Brazilian Women Look To Change Soccer Narrative With Olympic Success
Men's soccer in Brazil has always reigned supreme. Women were actually banned from playing in the country for decades. But the success of the women's team at the Rio Olympics is changing the narrative.
Bobby Hutcherson, Jazz Vibraphone Modernist, Has Died
The mallet percussionist released more than 40 albums and played on many classics of the 1960s and '70s, expanding the scope of what was possible on his instrument. He was 75.
White House Announces New Fuel Efficiency Standards For Trucks, Buses
The Obama administration has announced new fuel efficiency standards for trucks and buses.