The FDA approves an Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly slow the disease Transcript LEILA FADEL, HOST: The FDA has approved a new drug that appears to slow down Alzheimer's disease. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: The new drug...
During the pandemic many Americans chose not to go to college, but high schoolers did Transcript Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of young...
High energy prices and inflation are taking a toll on U.K. businesses Transcript More than 11,000 small businesses closed in the UK last year. Many smaller shops could not keep up with higher energy costs, inflation and competition from online retail...
Security forces in Brazil regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress Transcript In a stunning security breach, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress and the presidential offices Sunday, to protest what...
The ex-president's supporters have protested since election results were revealed Transcript NRP's Leila Fadel speaks with Oliver Stuenkel of the Vargas Foundation in Brazil about what the attacks in the Brazilian capital mean for democracy in the co...
Weinstein faces sentencing in California for rape and sexual assault conviction Transcript Disgraced film executive Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced Monday following a rape and sexual assault conviction in California. He's already serving a separat...
Before the House can vote on bills, it must OK rules for how the chamber operates Transcript Now that the House has finally selected a speaker, Republicans are ready to push their agenda. Among their top priorities are cuts to IRS funding. LEILA FADE...
The history of a contentious U.S. Congress Transcript Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's 15 rounds of voting were the most a speaker has endured since the 1850s. What does the politically fraught ascent mean for McCarthy? DWANE BROWN, HOST:...
Buffalo Bills celebrate a win over the Patriots and Hamlin's continued recovery Transcript The Buffalo Bills returned to the football field Sunday with an emotional game against the New England Patriots. It's the first time the Bills played since saf...
Doctors say bystanders can do a lot to help someone who has stopped breathing Transcript The American Heart Association notes heightened interest in CPR since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during last week's game. CPR ca...
'Rolling Stone' releases a list of great singers. Celine Dion was not included Transcript Some believe the magazine left off pop music's greatest singer. A group of Celine Dion fans were so angry that they drove six hours from Montreal to Manhattan t...
Warm weather in the Northeast is hurting businesses that count on snow Transcript Businesses in the Northeast that rely on winter recreation activities are having a bad year. Warm temperatures are keeping snowmobilers and skiers off the trails. LEILA...
President Biden is in Mexico for a summit of North American leaders Transcript Biden was received in Mexico City Sunday night by President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador. They will spend the next two days meeting with each other and with Canadian Prime Mi...
Biden's new border enforcement plan is receiving criticism from all sides Transcript NPR's Dwane Brown speaks with Fernando Garca of the Border Network for Human Rights about the Biden administration's new U.S.-Mexico border policy. DWANE BROWN, HOST...
Advice on what to do if you think you might be laid off Transcript January is usually a big month for layoffs. How should you prepare if you think your job may be at risk? We asked some experts. LEILA FADEL, HOST: January can be a big month for layof...
