A Transgender Child Faces Growing Up
We first met Q Daily two years ago. Now he's 11, just finished fifth grade, and as a transgender child, is facing big questions not only about his body, but also about his role in the world.
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Mexico And U.S. Team Up To Create Low-Cost Wheelchairs
A retired U.S. doc and a Mexican engineer co-founded a nonprofit group that is providing wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs at an affordable price.
For Sudan, A Looming Deadline On Possible Lifting Of U.S. Sanctions
Before leaving office, President Obama suspended some sanctions on Sudan. By July 12, the Trump administration has to decide whether or not to stick with this approach.
After Fleeing Persecution, U.S. Christian Refugees Now Face Deportation
The Trump administration's efforts to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally is bad news for Christian refugees who could be returned to the countries where they were persecuted.
Advocates Worry Trump Administration Wants To Revamp Motor Voter Law
Many election experts and voter advocacy groups say matching efforts to identify inaccurate or out-of-date registrations are flawed and could lead to legitimate voters being taken off the rolls.
Senate Health Bill Could Both Boost And Undercut Mental Health Funding
The draft health care bill has a provision meant to increase the availability of inpatient psychiatric care. But overall cuts to Medicaid could actually lead to even fewer psychiatric beds nationwide.
Police Take Second Look At Venus Williams' Car Accident With New Footage
Florida police have retracted their original statement that said the tennis player was at fault for the June 9 car accident that resulted in a passenger's death. Blame has not been determined.
Two-Time Prison Escapee May Have Used A Drone As Part Of His Plan
After breaking out of a second South Carolina prison, Jimmy Causey was captured Friday morning near Austin, Texas. Authorities suspect he also used a cellphone to beat maximum-security measures.
Crime Labs Struggle To Identify Opioids In Race To Stop Epidemic
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to STAT News reporter Max Blau about his recent reporting on counterfeit opioids in forensic crime labs. The shifting nature of the opioids themselves makes it difficult to treat overdoses and prosecute dealers.
Exiting Ethics Chief Walter Shaub Calls Trump White House 'A Disappointment'
Shaub, who announced he would resign on Thursday, says his successor should be someone "who's shown respect for the ethical norms and traditions, and is independent."