Special K: Ketamine, From Party Drug To Depression Medication
A new drug based on ketamine was recently approved by the FDA to treat depression in treatment-resistant patients.
Politics
Trump Administration Sends Warning To Countries That Continue To Import Oil From Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning countries they could face U.S. sanctions unless they stop importing oil from Iran.
In 'Choked,' Beth Gardiner Looks At The Origins Of The Clean Air Act
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with environmental journalist Beth Gardiner about the origins of the Clean Air Act, which she writes about in her book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution.
U.S. Won't Renew Sanction Exemptions For Countries Buying Iran's Oil
Japan, China, India, Turkey and South Korea have been benefiting from temporary waivers since President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran last year.
After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting
After high turnout in the 2018 midterms gave Democrats big gains, several Republican-controlled states are considering changing the rules around voting in ways that might reduce future turnout.
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt
The senator's higher-education proposal for her 2020 presidential run goes further than just free college and would forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in existing loans.
Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency In Landslide
Other than playing a teacher turned president on TV, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has no political experience. He defeated incumbent Petro Poroshenko in a landslide.
Pompeo: No More Sanctions Waivers For Iranian Oil Importers
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announces an end to sanctions waivers it has granted countries that import Iranian oil, such as Japan and Turkey.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Joins Democratic Race For President
Moulton is the fourth House Democrat to join the 2020 campaign. A critic of party leadership, the Marine Corps veteran also adds to the share of 40-and-under candidates in the race.