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.
Atlanta Man's Killing Sparks Outrage Over Police Using Deadly Force
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cedric Alexander, former police chief of Georgia's DeKalb County, about an incident over the weekend in Atlanta, where a black man was shot and killed by police.
Dow Dives 1,800 Points On Worries Of 2nd Coronavirus Wave
In one of the worst one-day point drops in history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell close to 7% Thursday. The plunge comes amid reports of a second wave of coronavirus cases in Sunbelt states.
Russia's Putin Declares State Of Emergency After Fuel Spill In Arctic
The accident, 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilling into a river, took place at a power plant in a city north of the Arctic Circle. Local officials face criminal charges for their slow response.
At Dallas Event, Trump Outlines 4-Point Plan To Address 'Disparities'
President Trump presented the broad strokes of how he intends to address racial disparity — a plan that he says will provide more support to police, and address economic, health and education issues.
Examples Of Reimagining Police Departments That Show Promise
Since the protests sparked by George Floyd's killing in police custody, many have called for overhauling police departments and policies. Efforts underway in some cities have had mixed success.
Battle Between U.S. And Chinese Telecom Huawei Intensifies
The U.S. is preventing telecom giant Huawei from getting critical components, and is pressuring allies not to use its products. But there could be serious side effects for American companies.
George Floyd Protests Lead To Push To Register New Voters
Voter registration has plummeted due to the coronavirus. But organizers are hoping to harness protesters' energy and are using the first mass gatherings of people in months to register new voters.