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.
Feeling Blue? Might Be Time To Cuddle A Cow
A farm in upstate New York is offering a 90 minute experience where guests can brush the cows, pet them and generally benefit from their calming cow vibes.
40 Years Ago: The First Sony Walkman Went On Sale
Before smartphones, iPods or iTunes, there was the Sony Walkman, which went on sale four decades ago. More than 400 million have been sold over the years.
How Long Will The Current U.S. Economic Expansion Continue?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the end of June marking the 120th month of the current economic expansion.
In Sudan, Protests Resume Against Army Rule
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters filled the streets of Sudan's major cities on Sunday in defiance of the generals whose violent crackdown earlier in the month left scores of people dead.
ISIS Survivor Holds Onto The Names Of Those Who Enslaved Her
A Yazidi woman escaped ISIS in Sryia and keeps in her purse the names of the fighters who enslaved and assaulted her.
After G-20 Summit, Trump Holds Talks With North Korea's Leader
President Trump is the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, and says the U.S. and North Korea will soon begin denuclearization talks. And, the U.S. and China will resume trade talks.
News Brief: Trump-Kim Weekend Meeting, Hong Kong Protests
President Trump met North Korea's leader at the DMZ Sunday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over North Korea's nuclear program. And, protesters in Hong Kong clash with police.
First Responder, Who Testified For More Sept. 11 Compensation, Dies
Retired NYPD detective Luis Alvarez died on Saturday. Last month he testified alongside comedian Jon Stewart during a House panel hearing for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Vigil Held For Migrant Father And Daughter Who Died Crossing Rio Grande
The photo showing a Salvadoran father and daughter lying face down in the Rio Grande after they died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has come to symbolize the plight of many migrants.
There's More Evidence That Too Much Sitting Can Be Very Unhealthy
A study from Columbia University finds that sitting for long periods in front of the television is more dangerous than sitting at work.
