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.
Margaret Thatcher's Outfits To Go To The Highest Bidder
The late British prime minister was known for her handbags. During Cabinet meetings, she reached into her bag so often for political ammunition that her verbal beatings became known as handbagging.
U.S. Airstrikes Over Northern Syria To Be Increased
Steve Inskeep talks to Lt. Gen. Charles Brown, the head of the U.S. Air Force's Central Command in Qatar, who is responsible for the U.S. air campaign over Syria.
Colorado County Approves New Tax On Marijuana Growers
The money raised in Pueblo County will go to provide scholarships. Any local high school senior will be able to attend either of the county's public colleges.
Double Murder Charges Still Haunt Ex-Raven Linebacker Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis was leaving a Super Bowl party in 2000 when 2 men were stabbed to death. The murder charges against Lewis were dropped. David Greene talks to Lewis about his memoir, I Feel Like Going On.
Obamacare Foe Matt Bevin Wins Governor's Race In Kentucky
Led by businessman Matt Bevin, Republicans won 3 out of 5 statewide offices in Kentucky. When Bevin takes over the governor's mansion, he'll likely try to undo the state's health insurance program.
Ohio Voters Reject Legalized Marijuana
Ohio voters trounced a state constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational and medicinal use of marijuana. But the night was not a total loss for marijuana advocates.
Liberal Party's Justin Trudeau To Be Sworn In As Canada's Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau will take office Wednesday as prime minister after last month's election win. Conservatives were in power for nearly a decade. Steve Inskeep talks to James Baxter of iPolitics.