RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters
It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'
Scientists are learning the secrets of the largest known collective of octopuses. Over 6,000 of them are huddle around an extinct sea volcano in the Pacific. (Story aired on ATC on 8/23/23.)
500,000-year-old structure has researchers rethinking early human intelligence
A newly discovered wood construction is nearly 500,000 years old, and has archaeologists rethinking how technologically advanced the human who built it may have been. (Story aired on ATC on 9/21/23.)
Maine's housing crisis contributes to a big increase in student homelessness
The state of Maine is launching a first-of-its-kind program under which schools can financially assist families with rent, utilities and other household expenses.
Terry Kirkman, founding member of The Association, dies at 83
The 1960s folk-rock group The Association had a number of hits songs including "Cherish," "Windy" and "Never My Love." Over the weekend, singer-songwriter Terry Kirkman died.
Wave of cider makers are branching out from the juicy, sweet stuff in grocery stores
Apple Cider can taste different, depending on the fruit used to make it. Now, some cider makers are seeking out wild apples to make the beverage.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plan is being challenged in federal court
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces a legal challenge to a congressional map he pushed through the legislature. Voting rights groups say the map targets Black voters and violates the Constitution.
A possible government shutdown is days away with few solutions being discussed
Congress is back in session to try to come to some kind of budget agreement to prevent the government from shutting down at the end of the week.
Biden and Trump to visit picketing autoworkers during historic strike
NPR's Michel Martin talks to professor Jefferson Cowie of Vanderbilt University about President Biden and former President Donald Trump both planning to visit picketing autoworkers in Detroit.
Federal wildland firefighters are facing a sudden pay cut
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.