Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.
Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents said they thought using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child’s medicine. It’s not. Here’s how to help little kids without overdosing them.
If Trump Declares An Emergency To Build The Wall, Congress Can Block Him
President Trump has threatened to declare an emergency to go around Congress and build a border wall. The same law that gives him that power also gives Congress the ability to push back.
GOP Rep. Walter Jones, Who Spent Years Seeking Redemption For Iraq Vote, Dies At 76
Jones helped add “freedom fries” to the Congressional cafeteria menu. Since then, he came to deeply regret his vote for the war in Iraq, and wrote thousands of letters to families of fallen soldiers.
Kacey Musgraves And Childish Gambino Win Top Awards At 2019 Grammys
No single artist dominated, but over the course of a night in which a handful of artists won major awards, a thread became clear: The Academy was attempting to make amends for past mistakes.
Virginia State Leaders Hold On Tight To Office After More Than A Week Of Turmoil
Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s “not going anywhere.” Attorney General Mark Herring has no plans to leave either. And while Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax may face impeachment hearings, he’s pushing back too.
The Historic Chapel At The Heart Of A Legal Fight Over The Border Wall
The town of Mission, Texas grew up around La Lomita chapel. Last week, the local Catholic diocese tried and failed to stop the government from surveying the chapel’s land.
Border Security Funding Talks Stalled, Government Shutdown Looms
If an agreement isn’t reached by Friday at midnight, the government could partially shut down again, just three weeks after the end of a 35-day partial government shutdown.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches 2020 Presidential Bid
“We are tired of the shutdowns and the showdowns, of the gridlock and the grandstanding,” said Klobuchar, who was reelected to her third Senate term in 2018.
To Honor Parkland Victims, David Best Is Building A Temple, Then Setting It On Fire
The artist whose massive wooden structures have become a fixture at the annual Burning Man festival is now constructing a Temple of Time to help mark the first anniversary of the shooting.
Virginia Scandals Draw Attention To The Dehumanizing History Of Blackface
Virginia’s governor and attorney general face calls to resign amid revelations they appeared in blackface decades ago. That’s reviving a conversation around the history of blackface in our culture.
Lindsey Vonn Retires As The Winningest Female Skier In History
“I have always pushed the limits of ski racing and it has allowed me to have amazing success but also dramatic crashes,” Vonn said, summarizing a storied career.
School Shooters: What’s Their Path To Violence?
Psychologists and the FBI say they are getting a better understanding of the mix of factors that lead some kids to open fire on a classroom. The shooting can be an act of desperation fueled by anger.
Why We Can’t Break Up With Big Tech
Gizmodo’s Kashmir Hill spent six weeks trying to cut Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Apple out of her life completely. “Spoiler,” she says. “It’s not possible.”
How To Get Meat Eaters To Eat More Plant-Based Foods? Make Their Mouths Water
Vegetable-based dishes may be better for the Earth but don’t always sound seductive on menus. Marketers, researchers and food chains think they know how to get meat lovers to make the swap more often.
Yellow Vest Unrest Leaves Protester Severely Injured In Paris
Violence broke out Saturday as yellow vest protesters kept the pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, for the 13th straight weekend of demonstrations.
Seattle’s Unusually Frigid Temperatures And Heavy Snowfall To Stretch Into The Week
A rare winter storm in Washington state prompted its governor to declare a state of emergency. More than 200 flights were canceled on Friday and drivers are being urged to stay off the roads.
On The Hill, A Rare Gun Violence Hearing; In Denver, A Looming Teacher Strike
Also this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander proposed a new system for keeping colleges accountable and simplifying the application for federal student aid.
Defying Parents, A Teen Decides To Get Vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger had never received vaccines for diseases like polio or measles because his mom is anti-vaccine. Now he’s 18, he’s finally getting his shots.
How To Demand A Medical Breakthrough: Lessons From The AIDS Fight
When the AIDS crisis started in the 1980s, the official response was tepid. Then activists channeled their anger into into one of the most effective protest movements in recent history.
Stay Or Go? Ortega’s Crackdown Pushes Nicaraguans To Make Hard Choices
The Central American country has been in turmoil since last April, when President Daniel Ortega launched a brutal crackdown on protesters and other opponents.
‘Watch What We’re Doing’: Could Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Challenge Trump In 2020?
The well-liked Republican leading a deep-blue state is an outspoken critic of President Trump and has denounced the “debilitating politics of Washington.”
In Northern Minnesota, ‘Snow Farmers’ Make Sure A Ski-Racing Tradition Endures
For the past few years, there hasn’t been enough natural snow in Mora, Minn. to carpet the forests for a famed cross-country ski race. Local farmers now volunteer to make snow for the trails.
U.S. Envoy For Peace In Afghanistan Sees ‘Long Road’ Ahead For Final Deal
“What we’ve achieved so far is significant. But these are small, two or three small steps in a long journey,” Zalmay Khalilzad said in a hoarse voice, the result of 42 hours of talks with the Taliban.
Southwest Border Apprehensions Show Small Decline In January
Government data reflect a slight dip in arrests even as authorities see more Central American families trying to enter the U.S.
Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day
Officials have been “thinking a lot about voter access and democracy,” says City Manager Eric Wobser, “and so we thought it was a really natural switch.”
Va. Democrats Call For Fairfax’s Resignation After 2nd Accuser Comes Forward
The sexual assault claim released Friday comes days after the first surfaced against the state’s lieutenant governor. Now, state lawmakers in Justin Fairfax’s party say it’s time for him to step down.
Amid Blackface Backlash, Ralph Northam Tells Staff He Has No Plans To Step Down
The Virginia governor’s declaration comes roughly a week after the state Capitol was thrown into disarray by the revelation he appeared in blackface decades ago.
Dogs Have Their Day: AKC Dog Museum Opens In New York City
From the educational to the artful, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is reopening in New York City, featuring lots of artifacts about our furry, four-legged friends.
Your Questions About Plastic Waste, Answered
How can I find out if my plastic waste is really being recycled What makes some plastic recyclable and some not? Here are answers from the NPR correspondents working on “The Plastic Tide” series.
Former Rep. John Dingell Left An Enduring Health Care Legacy
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Rep. John Dingell was instrumental in expanding the Medicaid program, reshaping Medicare and modernizing the Food and Drug Administration. He died Thursday night.
Why Period Activists Think The ‘Drop Of Blood’ Emoji Is A Huge Win
The nonprofit group Plan International UK has been lobbying for an emoji to represent menstruation since 2017. And now they have one — although not everyone is a fan of the design.
Measles Cases Mount In Pacific Northwest Outbreak
So far this year, 55 measles cases have been confirmed in Washington state, most of them in unvaccinated children. The outbreak’s epicenter is Clark County, Wash., just north of Portland, Ore.
Humanitarian Aid Arrives For Venezuela — But Maduro Blocks It
The military, which backs President Nicolás Maduro, has barricaded a bridge from Colombia. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó, along with the U.S., is demanding that the aid convoy be allowed to pass.
Thai Princess Registers To Run For Prime Minister, And Thai King Moves To Stop Her
Princess Ubolratana Mahidol hoped to shatter a long-observed division between royalty and politics. But the king, her brother, says her candidacy is “inappropriate.”
Justices Let Alabama Execute Death Row Inmate Who Wanted Imam By His Side
Domineque Ray said the state was violating his constitutional rights by only offering a Christian chaplain. The high court ruled 5-4 that the execution could go ahead as planned.