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."
France Prepares For Travel Mayhem As Transport Unions Join Protests
Protests against changes in labor laws continue in France. This time the fight could lead to cancellations and delays for train commuters.
Young Hackers In Molenbeek Work To Boost Brussels District's Reputation
A social entrepreneur in Brussels is encouraging computer geeks in the Molenbeek neighborhood to change the district's reputation from a hotbed of terrorism to a source of technical innovation — and the results so far have been remarkable.
Trump's Disinterest In Data Has Some Republicans Worried
The decision to eschew "microtargeting" and other sophisticated tools could have a significant negative effect on Republican candidates down the ballot from Donald Trump.
Skeptical Of Tech, Donald Trump Rejects Big Data's Role In Politics
Big budget data operations have become a mainstay for presidential campaigns in recent years, but Donald Trump says he has no plans to invest in microtargeting and voter models.
Retired Army Officer Remembers Co-Worker Who Was Killed In Afghanistan
On this Memorial Day, listener George Minde remembers his co-worker, Staff Sgt. Jorge Oliveira, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
After 11-Year Vigil, Massachusetts Catholic Church Holds Final Service
In 2004, the Archdiocese of Boston announced the closure of St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Mass. Parishioners have fought to keep it open, but finally exhausted their legal appeals.
Reports Of Brutal Rape In India, Brazil Ignite National Debate
Reports of brutal rape in India and Brazil have touched off national conversations in those countries about violence against women.
Smugglers Modify Routes As EU Works To Stem Flow Of Migrants
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Elizabeth Collett, director of the Migration Policy Institute in Europe, about how the European Union's efforts to stem the flow of migrants to Europe has caused a change in routes for human smugglers.
'Top Gear' Returns With New Hosts On BBC America
The massively popular BBC show, Top Gear, relaunches Monday on BBC America. Following the painfully public downfall of its former host, the new hosts have big gears to grind.