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.
Mueller's Testimony Did Little To Simmer Tensions Between Democrats And GOP
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's Ryan Lucas and former federal prosecutor Kim Wehle about whether Democrats, and the justice system, could pursue an obstruction of justice case against the president.
Facebook Faces More Than A Fine From Regulators
Is Facebook a monopoly? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips about the agency's investigation into the social media giant for potential antitrust violations.
Rutger Hauer, Played Complex Android In 'Blade Runner,' Dies At 75
Actor Rutger Hauer was best known for his portrayal of Roy Batty, a murderous and contemplative android who is hunted down by a cop played by Harrison Ford in Blade Runner.
Jordan Aims To Attract Tourists To Underwater Military Museum
Diving resorts on the Red Sea attract people who want to see coral reefs and fish. Now, divers will also be able to swim past sunken military equipment: tanks, troop carriers and a helicopter.
Muslims Are Over-Represented In State Prisons, Report Says
A report from Muslim advocates finds a disproportionate number of Muslims in state prisons. Muslims make up some 9 percent of the state prison population versus about 1 percent of the U.S. population.
'Moulin Rouge!' The Musical Opens Tonight On Broadway
The new Broadway show Moulin Rouge! has more than 70 songs. It is a big, bombastic, jukebox musical about a time and place before jukeboxes.
After Long Legal Fight, Rapper Meek Mill Is Granted A Retrial
Since rapper Meek Mill was convicted of gun and drug-related charges in 2008, the case has drawn widespread attention. An appeals court in Pennsylvania has granted him a new trial.
News Brief: Robert Mueller Testifies, Puerto Rico Governor Resigns
Former special counsel Robert Mueller spent much of Wednesday on Capitol Hill testifying before two House panels. And, the governor of Puerto Rico has resigned following a text message scandal.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns Following Text Message Scandal
Puerto Rico's governor announced his resignation following nearly two weeks of protests. The calls for his resignation began after the publication of offensive text messages he sent.
Judge In California Blocks Trump Administration's New Asylum Rule
A federal judge in San Francisco blocked a Trump administration rule requiring most asylum-seekers to ask for protection in another country before they cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
