James P. Allison, Tasuku Honjo Win 2018 Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
The pair of immunologists won for their discovery of cancer therapy that works by harnessing the body’s own immune system.
DOJ Sues California Over New Net Neutrality Rules
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a net neutrality measure that requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field. Shortly after that, the Justice Department sued California over the new law.
The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods
A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents’ economic mobility.
U.S. And Canada Reach Deal To Replace NAFTA
Ottawa agreed to make it easier for U.S. farmers to ship dairy into Canada and to limit exports of Canadian made automobiles. The U.S. also agreed to shield Canada from auto tariffs.
Amid Kavanaugh Drama, Supreme Court Is Back In Session
With the Supreme Court’s term opening, and the Kavanaugh confirmation drama ongoing, a look into the political and legal stakes of the week ahead.
How Will The Kavanaugh Controversy Play Into Midterm Elections?
NPR’s Michel Martin considers the implications of the Kavanaugh controversy for the midterms and beyond, with Republican commentator Mary Kate Cary and former Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod.
Teaching High School Students About Sexual Assault Through Literature
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with high school English teacher Eric Devine and author Laurie Halse Anderson about teaching high schoolers about sexual assault.
New Book Peeks Inside American Prison System
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with journalist Shane Bauer about his new book, American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment.
Kavanaugh’s Temperament
Lawfare blog Executive Editor Susan Hennessey tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about what Brett Kavanaugh’s demeanor during his testimony might tell us about his ability to be a Supreme Court justice.
The Flight Of The Condors, And Their Audience
Hundreds of condor groupies flocked to a spot on the Utah-Arizona border to witness the annual release of young condors into the wild.
A High Schooler Reacts To Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to 17-year-old Jessica Melnik about what it’s been like to follow the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings as a high school student.
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