RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong. Rhitu Chatterjee
From heart to skin to hair, 'Replaceable You' dives into the science of transplant Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She also answers the question: Is it kosher to receive an organ donation from a pig? Terry Gross
Utah files murder charges against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials say they are seeking the death penalty. Bobby Allyn
Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes. Barbara Sprunt
A U.N. inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, joining a rising chorus The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible. The Associated Press
Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89 A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films. Neda Ulaby
For first time in decades, U.S. says Colombia is falling short in drug war For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America. Alfie Pannell
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against 'New York Times' President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of harming his business and personal reputation. David Folkenflik
On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century. Ari Daniel
