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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.
Senate Panel Report Details How Russians Interfered In 2016 Elections
NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Daniel, ex-cybersecurity coordinator and special adviser to President Obama, about interference in the 2016 elections all the way down to the state and local level.
What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?
by Linda Holmes
"The Muppet Movie" is 40 years old. It was one of the highlights of childhood for many members of Generation X, but it may not have been given all the attention it deserved.
Denver Man Makes Creative Effort To Fix Broken Taillight
The motorist stuck a red sports drink bottle where the light should have been. Police weren't fooled and pulled him over. They praised his ingenuity, but told local TV it wasn't a permanent solution.
Minnesota Boy Uses Lasso To Wrangle 73 Inch Sturgeon
Fourteen-year-old Owen Sanderson slipped that rope over the fish's tale, and then just hung on and wrestled it to shore. After taking a quick measurement, for the record books, he let it go.
News Brief: Election Security Report, Capital Punishment, Russian Protests
A Senate panel unveils election security report. The Justice Department announced Thursday that it is resuming capital punishment. And, an anti-government protest is planned for Saturday in Moscow.
Life Of Black Cyclist Major Taylor Chronicled In New Book 'The World's Fastest Man'
NPR's Steve Inskeep goes back in cycling history with Michael Kranish, whose new book is "The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero."
People Of Normal Weight May Be At Risk For Obesity-Related Health Issues
by Patti Neighmond
A study adds to evidence that belly fat is dangerous. It finds post-menopausal women of normal weight are at increased risk of death from heart disease and cancer if they have excess abdominal fat.
In Arizona, Trump's Reelection Campaign Seeks To Woo Latino Voters
by Bret Jaspers
Trump's reelection campaign is trying to woo Latino voters in what's likely to be a key swing state: Arizona. But with the president's record of racially charged remarks, it may be an uphill effort.
Civil Rights Activists Say They Want To See 2020 Candidates Confront Trump Over Race
by Asma Khalid
Democratic presidential candidates frame many issues as racial justice causes. Given President Trump's recent rhetoric, civil rights activists want to see them confront him directly over racism.
U.S. Resettlement Groups Face Cutbacks As Refugee Numbers Drop
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matthew Soerens of the evangelical aid organization World Relief about the refugee program and asylum process under President Trump.
Chicago Tribune Investigation Reveals Financial Burdens Of Chicago Catholic Churches
Dozens of Catholic churches and schools in Chicago have closed. NPR's Noel King talks to David Heinzmann of the "Chicago Tribune" about his story examining the archdiocese's accounting practices.
California Reaches Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
by Craig Miller
Four automakers reached a voluntary deal with California to keep making more fuel efficient cars. It's a rebuke to the Trump administration, which is trying to roll back a landmark climate policy.