How Communities Affected By Measles Work To Contain Outbreaks
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Steve McGraw, EMS Medical Director for Oakland County, Mich., and member of the local Hatzalah emergency response group, about the measles outbreak there.
Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court
The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.
After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists’ Group Vows To Carry On
The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies, and other parts of the government.
Investigation Finds Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan ‘Did Not Promote Boeing’
The Pentagon’s Inspector General says former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan ‘fully complied’ with ethics obligations. This clears the way for his potential nomination as defense secretary.
‘My Whole Life Is On Hold’: As Walmart Eliminates Greeters, A Dream In Limbo
Justin Kelley was among the workers who learned their jobs as greeters would be cut. As the Floridian waited 49 days to hear if he could stay with Walmart, he worried he’d have to give up his dream.
Mass. Judge And A Retired Court Officer Charged With Helping Defendant Evade ICE
The judge and a former court officer allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant slip out of a courtroom to avoid arrest by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in April, 2018.
‘The Heartland’ Aims To Debunk Myths About The Midwest
Though leaving no answer to the region’s political future, author Kristin L. Hoganson writes a deeply researched book that will remain useful and readable long after this election cycle.
Majority Of Americans Say Drug Companies Should Be Held Responsible For Opioid Crisis
According to a new NPR/Ipsos opioid poll, 71% of Americans surveyed also say the government should do more to curb the epidemic.
Flint, 5 Years Later
Five years ago, Flint switched its source of drinking water and triggered a lead crisis. With the increased attention to health concerns, are the city’s residents now better off?
New Hampshire’s Lawmakers Have Conflicts Of Interest
Lawmakers in New Hampshire rarely recuse themselves from voting on legislation even when that poses a serious conflict of interest.
Facing A Measles Outbreak
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with Joseph Kaplovitz, a pediatrician in Brooklyn’s Borough Park, about the spike in measles cases.
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