How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town
The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.
Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Campus Incidents Involve Academic Freedom Vs. Hate Speech
Universities and colleges across the country are struggling to balance academic freedom and free speech rights following incidents of hate speech.
Russian Dairy Farm Outfits Cows With Virtual Reality Headsets
In this case, the grass really is greener on the other side. While in real life the bovines have to put up with gloomy Moscow weather, their headsets display green fields and summer sun.
With Help From A Metal Detector, Hikers Find Lost Wedding Ring
Mount Hancock is a 4,000-foot snow covered mountain in New Hampshire. It's also where Bill Giguere lost his wedding ring. He posted a plea for help on a hiking Facebook group. Two hikers found it.
Montana Company Sues A Fashion Giant Over Copyrighted Camo Print
Camouflage fashion is everywhere. A Montana company that makes camo primarily for hunters is suing fashion giant Supreme for poaching its copyrighted camo pattern.
Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.
Ski Areas Find Seasonal Workers In Short Supply
As ski season starts, resorts across the country are scrambling to find enough workers. Record low unemployment, expensive housing and fewer visas for foreign wokers make this year especially tough.
Holiday Civility Tips From Author Of 'We Need To Talk'
With impeachment in the news, spending Thanksgiving with family and friends who disagree on politics might generate anxiety. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Celeste Headlee, author of We Need to Talk.
News Brief: Giuliani Report, Mexican Drug Cartels, Plant Explosion
Rudy Giuliani reportedly was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor. The president plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists. And, a big blast rips through Texas chemical plant.
