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Health & Safety

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

6:54am May 16, 2025

by Tristan Wood

Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.

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Senate Intelligence Report Outlines Russian Influence In 2016

by Tim Mak

The Senate Intelligence Committee has released its fifth and final bipartisan report detailing a wide range of Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.

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Move-In Day: Cornavirus Reshapes The College Experience

by Elissa Nadworny

Th first stop on an NPR college road trip: move-in day at the University of Georgia, where thousands are beginning an unusual fall semester.

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Politics & Government

At Democratic Convention, Whitmer Stresses Country's Need For Leadership

NPR's Noel King talks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who spoke on the convention's opening night. She says the U.S. needs leadership that will use science to battle the coronavirus crisis.

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Politics & Government

1st Night Of Democrats' Virtual Convention Goes Smoothly

by Mara Liasson

Democrats opened their 2020 convention with a message of unity, featuring video addresses from former presidential contender Bernie Sanders and one of the party's biggest stars, Michelle Obama.

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Radio Hall of Fame Announces This Year's Inductees, Includes Cokie Roberts

Cokie Roberts was one of NPR's founding mothers. We are honored that the 2020 class of Radio Hall of Fame inductees includes our late colleague.

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World News

COVID-19 Lockdown At Refugee Camp In Jordan Is Tough On Young Syrians

by Jane Arraf

Teens in an isolated refugee camp for 80,000 Syrians have trouble with remote classes and finding something to do during the coronavirus lockdowns.

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Politics & Government

Does Biden-Harris Ticket Appeal To Progressives In The Democratic Party?

NPR's David Greene talks to Jamaal Bowman, Democratic nominee to represent New York's 16th congressional district, about how the Biden-Harris ticket could attract a more progressive wing of voters.

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Wisconsin Vacation Area Struggles To Survive During Pandemic

by Robert Mentzer

In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down.

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Colorado Students Weigh In On Virtual Learning During The Pandemic

by Jenny Brundin

School children of all ages share their thoughts on remote learning ahead of the new school year. Most have mixed feelings about more remote learning.

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States Mull Rule Changes To Make Sure Mail-In Ballots Are Counted

by Pam Fessler

Some states' election rules say that mail-in ballots count as long as they're postmarked by Election Day. But some arrive without postmarks and that raises questions about whether they should count.

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Books

Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' Around For Decades, Almost Wasn't Published

by Petra Mayer

George Orwell's anti-tyranny fable Animal Farm turns 75 this week. We examine what Orwell was thinking when he wrote it, why it's lasted so long and what we can learn from it today.

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Ultrasound: Giant Panda At Smithsonian National Zoo Is Pregnant

Veterinarians at the zoo in Washington, D.C., performed an ultrasound on the giant panda, and videos show a well developed fetus. Mei Xiang's pregnancy is considered high risk.

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