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.
Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing
In many states, convicted criminals are being housed in private prisons. New research finds that when a private prison opens, the length of criminal sentences modestly increases.
Chief Justice John Roberts Becomes Supreme Court's Swingman
In two major 5-to-4 Supreme Court decisions Thursday, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the conservatives in one, and then for the liberals in another.
U.S. Sanctions Take A Toll On Ordinary Iranian Families
Iranians on vacation in Turkey discuss the hard times back home amid U.S. sanctions and pressure. For one couple, it makes it harder to see a son in the U.S.
News Brief: Democratic Debate, Migrant Smugglers, G-20 Summit
The second night of Democratic primary debates wraps up in Miami. Business is booming for migrant smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border. And, the G-20 economic summit is underway in Japan.
Harris Takes On Biden's Record On Race At Democratic Debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his record on civil rights after Sen. Kamala Harris attacked his opposition to federal intervention to integrate public schools.
Were Democratic Presidential Candidates Effective At Attacking Trump?
After two nights of debate among 20 Democratic presidential candidates, NPR's Noel King talks to GOP strategist Mike Murphy about which ones appear to have a shot at beating President Trump.
Heat Wave With Record Temperatures Sweeps Across Europe
Europeans are suffering under a heat wave. There are record temperatures in Spain, Germany and Italy. In France, the government has postponed school exams and limited the number of cars in Paris.
Supreme Court Rules On Citizenship Question, Partisan Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court is blocking a citizenship question from the 2020 census for now. Also, it ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question that federal courts cannot weigh in on.
Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum
At the first night of the debate, one issue where there were clear differences was where the Democratic presidential contenders stood on health care.
Georgia Voters React To 1st Night Of The Democratic Presidential Debate
Democratic voters in Atlanta gathered Wednesday night at a restaurant near Martin Luther King, Jr.'s home church to watch the first night of the 2020 presidential debates.
10 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate, 10 More To Go
Millions of television viewers are getting their first extended look at the sprawling Democratic primary field over two nights in Miami this week. How did candidates do on the first night of debate?
