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.
Both Impeachment Sides Rally Around Sondland's Watershed Hearing
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Franco Ordoñez and Steven Groves, special assistant to the president, about White House reaction to Wednesday's testimony in the House impeachment inquiry.
Ex-White House Adviser Fiona Hill To Testify In Impeachment Probe
Russia expert Fiona Hill testifies in the impeachment hearing Thursday. In her deposition, she warned Republicans against "going down a rabbit hole" and falling prey to Russian disinformation.
Amid Impeachment Spotlight, Presidential Candidates Vie For Attention
Ten Democratic presidential candidates took to the debate stage Wednesday night in Atlanta — attempting to outline the policies they believe separate them from the rest of the field.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Need Racing Pierogies For Next Season
Can you run 200 yards in a minute while wearing a bulky costume? Lots of teams have mascots that race during games. Milwaukee has sausages, D.C. has presidents. The Pirates need racing pierogies.
Racist Incidents At Syracuse University Spark Fear Among Students
Syracuse University's chancellor held a forum to address recent racist incidents on campus. NPR's David Greene talks to Casey Darnell of the independent student newspaper, The Daily Orange.
Auto News: GM Sues Rival Over Bribery Allegations, UAW President Resigns
GM filed suit against Fiat Chrysler saying it bribed UAW officials in order to get favorable labor contracts. And, UAW President Gary Jones resigned following an unfolding corruption scandal.
K-Pop Group BTS Won't Be Exempt From Military Service
In South Korea, there is compulsory military service for men. Some athletes and classical artists are exempt if they tour globally. But the government ruled members of BTS will have to enlist.
Authors Celebrated At 70th Anniversary Of National Book Awards
The National Book Awards are the Oscars of the publishing world. More than 1,700 books began with a chance at winning but after Wednesday night's ceremony in Manhattan, five emerged with a trophy.
Navy Board May Strip Gallagher Of SEAL Status Despite Trump Support
President Trump last week pardoned Edward Gallagher, the Navy SEAL at the center of a war crimes case. Now there's word that Gallagher and three other SEALS may be ousted from the elite force.
Sondland's Public Testimony Sparks Questions About Legal Implications
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to constitutional scholars Kim Wehle and Jonathan Turley about the legal implications of Ambassador Sondland's public testimony in the House impeachment inquiry.
News Brief: Impeachment, Presidential Primary Debate, Hate Messages
A review of Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony in the impeachment inquiry. Ten Democratic presidential contenders debated in Atlanta. And, recent racial incidents rattle Syracuse University.