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.
Students With Disabilities Struggle To Learn Remotely
While many schools are continuing distance learning, educators want to do things differently this time for students who need special education services. Parents say the schools have to do better.
Strategists Allison, Begala Weigh In On Democratic National Convention
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, and Paul Begala, chief strategist of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, about the issues ahead of November's election.
New Coronavirus Cases Are On The Rise In South Korea
After months of keeping COVID-19 in check, and despite the public's cooperation with well-prepared health authorities, South Korea is battling a new upsurge in cases that could dwarf earlier ones.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Meet With Trump
On Thursday, Iraq's prime minister makes his first visit to the White House. He'll talk with President Trump about U.S. troops in Iraq, the coronavirus crisis and economic aid.
Biden Then And Now: A Look Back At His 2016 Convention Speech
Joe Biden's speech Thursday night to the Democratic convention will not be his first. He's done several, most recently four years ago when Hillary Clinton was the party's presidential nominee.
U.S. To Demand That The U.N. Reimpose All Sanctions On Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to go to the U.N. Thursday to try to "snap back" sanctions on Iran. It'll be a hard sell with allies because the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal.
Competition For New Zealander Of The Year Has Gotten A Little Furrier
Nominated alongside the prime minister and the country's health director is Mittens. The cat roams Wellington and has become a celebrity of sorts. Mittens already has a key to the city.
Chicago's Navy Pier To Shut Down For Months After Labor Day
Chicago's popular tourist destination Navy Pier will soon close until spring because of the coronavirus. Because of pandemic restrictions, many of the attractions were already limited or closed.
Southwest Voters Answer The Question: What Keeps You Up At Night?
NPR's David Greene talks to married couple Connie Liu and Chris Hoover, doctors in New Mexico, where many patients are from indigenous communities, about worries that shape political choices.
2 Young Migrants Are Caught Up In A Shadow Immigration System
Migrant children caught at the border for crossing illegally into the U.S. are being secretly held in hotels for days, according to court papers. Critics say it's part of a shadow immigration system.
Lightning-Strike Fires In California Push Resources To The Limit
Dozens of major fires are burning in California. The state is enduring a heat wave that's also forcing rolling blackouts. Thousands are under evacuation orders while trying to socially distance.