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The Food and Drug Administration quickly identified romaine lettuce as the source of a months-long outbreak, but the foodborne illness investigation has been one of the agency's most complicated in years.

What Sparked An E. Coli Outbreak In Lettuce? Scientists Trace A Surprising Source

Vegetable farmers in Yuma, Ariz., are asking whether they can co-exist in the same valley with a large cattle feedlot. Those cattle are blamed for contaminating Romaine with toxic E. colibacteria.

'Brief Answers To The Big Questions' Is Stephen Hawking's Parting Gift To Humanity

The physicist's posthumous book highlights his belief in the rationality of nature and in our ability to uncover its secrets — and a faith in science's ability to solve humanity's biggest problems.

Trump Delays Plans To Raise Tariffs On $200 Billion In Chinese Goods

The two economic superpowers said they would return to negotiations. Steve Inskeep talks to White House adviser Peter Navarro. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the conversation.

White House Counsel Don McGahn, who departed his post last week, heads into an August meeting with then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. Confirming the newest Supreme Court justice was a capstone on his tenure.

White House Counsel's Exit Brings Attention To An Office With A Past

Don McGahn's tenure was capped by shaping Brett Kavanaugh's fight-back rebuttal against allegations of sexual assault. The office has been a perch for major figures from John Dean to Alberto Gonzales.

Janet Winston stands in her rose garden in Eureka, Calif. Testing revealed she is allergic to numerous substances, including linalool. Winston still can handle roses, which contain linalool, but she can't wear perfumes and cosmetic products that contain the compound.

Bill Of The Month: A $48,329 Allergy Test Is A Lot Of Scratch

A California college professor never imagined that trying to figure out what was causing her rash could wind up costing so much.

The new strategy of some health plans for state employees is to pay hospitals a certain percentage above the basic Medicare reimbursement rate. It allows hospitals a small profit, the states say, while reducing costs to states and patients.

Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare's Hammer On Hospital Bills

Some states have begun using Medicare reimbursement rates to recalibrate how they pay hospitals. If the gamble pays off, more private-sector employers could start doing the same thing.

President Bill Clinton delivers the State of the Union address in January 1999 as his Senate impeachment trial was underway. Despite impeachment, Clinton was successful in working with Congress on legislation.

How Trump Breaks With Clinton And Nixon On Governing While Under Investigation

President Trump is so determined to pressure his antagonists to relent that he suddenly seems ready to renounce the governing obligations of his own office.

Stephen Moore On Federal Reserve Board Nomination

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with economics commentator Stephen Moore about his nomination to the Federal Reserve Board.

Trying to make the world a better place: (left to right) Skoll Award winners Gregory Rockson of mPharma, Nicola Galombik and Maryana Iskander of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Nancy Lublin of Crisis Text Line, Bright Simons of mPedigree and Julie Cordua of Thorn.

5 Cool Things That Could Make The World A Better Place By 2030

The 5 recipients of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship predict how their projects will make the world a better place.

Morning Headlines: Supreme Court Upholds Ohio's Inactive Voter Purge; Akron Hikes Trash Fees

Here's your morning headlines for Tuesday, June 12: Supreme Court upholds Ohio's inactive voter purge; Akron hikes trash collection fees; Akron City...

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