When An Autism Diagnosis Comes In Adulthood
Growing up, they knew something was different, but nobody put a name to it. For many, it took years to get a diagnosis: autism. Finally hearing that word can be a relief.
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Transgender People Face Discrimination In Job Market
Despite increasing public awareness of transgender issues, transgender people continue to face high rates of joblessness.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Crack Open This Weekend
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To Help Newborns Dependent On Opioids, Hospitals Rethink Mom's Role
When a woman addicted to opioids gives birth, she is too often dismissed as an obstacle to her infant's health. A Connecticut hospital is challenging that attitude — and the culture of care.
Care For A Career Change-Up? These Stories Are Proof It's Never Too Late
One of the keys to staying happy in your career as the years go by is finding a purpose or meaning to it. Sometimes that means rethinking your job in your middle years.
With Cherry Blossoms In Bloom, D.C. Issues Reminder: No Drones
For those hoping to capture an aerial shot of the famous tidal basin surrounded by an army of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, well, too bad.
Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid
Your fantasy "supercar" may be a Porsche 918 or Lamborghini. Now Honda wants to change your dream by rolling out the Acura NSX — the most expensive car ever built in the U.S. by a major manufacturer.
Cleveland Readies For Protests Ahead Of Potentially Volatile GOP Convention
The city's police are buying riot gear and bringing in officers from other cities to prepare for a political convention that could draw protesters from across the political spectrum.
Indiana Governor Signs New Abortion Restrictions Into Law
The legislation criminalizes abortions that are motivated solely because of a fetus' potential disability, as well as other factors such as its sex or race.
Filming For Marathon Bombing Movie Stirs Emotions In Boston
Patriots Day begins filming in Boston on Tuesday. The movie has already stirred emotions, as some don't want the deadly drama playing out again in their backyards.