Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
Republican Convention Theme: Democrats Are A Threat To American Life
The first night of the Republican National Convention painted a dark picture of what America would look like if Democrats win in November, and it tried to soften President Trump's personal image.
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Role At Liberty University Is In Question
Jerry Falwell Jr. denies reports he resigned from Liberty University. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aram Roston of the Reuters News Agency about the allegations involving Falwell.
California Wildfire Doesn't Spare The Home Of A Veteran Firefighter
NPR's David Greene talks to California firefighter Andy Pestana and his wife Sarah Hawkins about losing everything in a Northern California wildfire: their home, farm and some animals.
Political Conventions Show How Religion Is Playing A Role In Campaigns
Republican and Democratic conventions show that both parties are appealing to faith voters. They have mostly different target audiences, though Catholics are getting special attention this year.
Voters Who Monitored GOP Convention Weigh In On What They Heard
Voters react to the speeches given by Republican leaders at the first night of the Republican National Convention.
74 Days After A Daring Escape, African Sulcata Tortoise Returns Home
Soloman's travels took him less than a mile from his Tennessee home. He was found at a construction site. His owners don't know all the details of his adventure or how he eluded them for so long.
National Guard Deployed After Shooting Of Black Man Sparks Protests
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard have been called to the city of Kenosha after a Black man was shot several times at close range in the back during an encounter with police.
Would Your Family Move To Another State To Keep Football Dreams Alive?
NPR's David Greene talks to high school senior Brett Kuczynski and his mom Denise about moving to Florida to keep his hopes of playing college football alive. The rest of the family is in Illinois.
Constitution's Article 2 Leaves Room For Interpreting Presidential Powers
NPR's history podcast Throughline take us back to the moment when the founding fathers created the office of the president. Questions over the limits of presidential power surface repeatedly.
News Brief: Republican Convention, Wisconsin Protests, Jerry Falwell Jr.
Day 1 of the GOP convention rebutted the Democrats' convention. In Kenosha, Wis., peaceful protests end with fires and looting. And, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s role at Liberty University is in doubt.
Bride Reunited With Wedding Dress In Time For Ceremony
Narolin Cepeda nearly got married in street clothes. Her family was traveling to the Ohio wedding when her mom left a bag containing the dress at a New Jersey airport. A TSA agent came to the rescue.
