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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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World News

Verdict Is In For American In Russia Accused Of Spying

by Lucian Kim

A Russian court has sentenced American Paul Whelan, accused of espionage, to 16 years in prison. He was arrested in 2018 at a hotel in Moscow. The former U.S. Marine says he was set up.

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Health & Safety

Amid Surge In COVID-19 Cases, CDC Has More Advice For How To Stay Safe

by Allison Aubrey

Some parts of the country are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases. At the same time, many states are reopening gyms and camps. What's the best advice to participate safely?

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Coronavirus Takes An Epic Toll On 2 Frontline Health Care Workers

by Carrie Kahn

As COVID-19 cases surge in Mexico, a doctor in Mexico City and nurse in Tijuana — the two virus hotspots — talk about the strains and grief of treating patients over the last several weeks.

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As COVID-19 Cases Rise: Oregon Pauses Reopening, Arizona Doesn't

Oregon's governor put a one-week pause on reopening due to a growth in COVID-19 cases. Arizona's governor, despite a big spike of cases in his state, is defying requests to slow reopening.

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National

Answers Demanded After Black Man In California Found Hanging From Tree

by Eric Westervelt

Family members and protesters want answers in the death of a 24-year-old black man found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, Calif. A similar death happened in late May in a nearby city.

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Lockdowns Ordered As COVID-19 Cluster Found Near Beijing Food Market

by Emily Feng

A cluster of COVID-19 cases, linked to a produce market in Beijing, sparked fears of a second wave. Officials are resurrecting some lockdown measures and testing tens of thousands of nearby residents.

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English Woman Hatches Ducks From Store-Bought Eggs

When Charli Lello was furloughed from her job, she decided to pass the time by incubating duck eggs. A month after putting eggs in the incubator, ducklings began to emerge from their shells.

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World News

Philippine Journalist's Conviction Called A Blow To Press Freedom

by Julie McCarthy

Maria Ressa, who co-founded the Philippines' Rappler news site, has been found guilty of libel in a Manila trial that's been closely watched by press freedom advocates. She's been sentenced to jail.

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Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' Is Timely Amid Anti-Racism Protests

NPR's Noel King talks to director Spike Lee about his new film, Da 5 Bloods, in which four black veterans go back to present day Vietnam to bring home the remains of their beloved former squad leader.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

Verdict Is In For American In Russia Accused Of Spying

Amid Surge In COVID-19 Cases, CDC Has More Advice For How To Stay Safe

Coronavirus Takes An Epic Toll On 2 Frontline Health Care Workers

As COVID-19 Cases Rise: Oregon Pauses Reopening, Arizona Doesn't

Answers Demanded After Black Man In California Found Hanging From Tree

Lockdowns Ordered As COVID-19 Cluster Found Near Beijing Food Market

English Woman Hatches Ducks From Store-Bought Eggs

Philippine Journalist's Conviction Called A Blow To Press Freedom

Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' Is Timely Amid Anti-Racism Protests

Robert Gates Discusses His New Book: 'Exercise Of Power'

News Brief: Atlanta Shooting Sparks Protests, Cornavirus Cases Surge

$1 Can Buy You A House In A Small Town In Italy