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.
Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Is Unveiled In U.S. Senate
Senate Democrats have unveiled an aggressive digital rights privacy bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to one of the measure's sponsors, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington.
Amazon Warehouse Employees Face Serious Injuries, Report Says
A report from the Center for Investigative Reporting and The Atlantic reveals how Amazon warehouse employees are dealing with crippling injuries. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Will Evans.
What Did OMB Know About Trump's Order To Freeze Ukraine Aid?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Claudia Grisales and Michael Bopp, formerly of the Office of Management and Budget, about testimony showing two OMB employees quit over the withholding of aid.
Feds May Pursue Criminal Charges Against Opioid-Makers
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Regina LaBelle, director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at Georgetown Law, about drug companies being issued subpoenas in the probe of the opioid crisis.
Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria
NPR has gained access to an ISIS detention camp in Syria. Kurdish forces are trying to secure thousands of prisoners while dealing with threats from Turkey, Russia and the Syrian government.
Upcoming U.K. Election: Johnson And Corbyn Emphasize Different Issues
The Conservative Party in Britain wants December's election to be about Brexit. But the opposition Labour Party is offering voters an alternative, a socialist overhaul of the economy.
Donald Clifford, Mount Rushmore Worker, Dies At 98
Donald "Nick" Clifford has died. He was said to be the last living worker who assisted in the construction of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
U.S. Protests Thailand's Plan To Ban 3 Pesticides
Thailand will ban three popular pesticides starting Sunday over public health concerns. Many farmers aren't happy. The U.S. government is urging Thai officials to reconsider.
Grocery Delivery Services May Rescue Thanksgiving Dinner
If you've ever run to the store right before Thanksgiving, you know it can be stressful. In recent years, more Americans have relied on the Internet to save them with last-minute grocery deliveries.