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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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2 African-American Women In Runoff Election To Be Chicago's Mayor

by Cheryl Corley

The runoff is between Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle — two African-American female candidates. The winner will succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel who decided not to seek a third term.

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World News

What Has Been Accomplished Since The First Trump-Kim Summit?

Rachel Martin talks to Jean Lee, a Korea expert at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, about expectations for the second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader.

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World News

Pakistan Says It Shot Down Indian Jets

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Stimson Center South Asia Director Sameer Lalwani about the escalating conflict between Pakistan and India after Pakistan said it shot down two Indian fighter jets.

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Politics & Government

Michael Cohen Expected To Detail Trump Actions In Broadcast Hearing

by Tim Mak

President Trump's former lawyer is not expected to hold back when he appears before the House oversight committee Wednesday. Cohen has pleaded guilty to several crimes including lying to Congress.

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Lawmakers In Congress To Be Briefed On China Trade Talks

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Steve Inskeep previews the hearing with former China trade negotiator and business consultant Amy Celico.

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National

Rep. Ted Deutch Releases Details Of Sexually Abused Migrant Children

by John Burnett

Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children have reported being sexually abused while in U.S. government custody. The numbers were detailed in documents released by a Democratic congressman.

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Politics & Government

Even Though He's Lied, Rep. Speier Says Cohen Is Worth Bringing Back

Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California about Michael Cohen's public testimony. Cohen is President Trump's ex-attorney, who has been sentenced to three years in prison.

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World News

Venezuelans Seeking Asylum In Spain Hope To Return Home One Day

by Lucia Benavides

Many of the Venezuelans fleeing their country have taken refuge in Spain. But they haven't received the warmest welcome.

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Rescue Workers In Germany Come To The Aid Of A Giant Rat

The hefty rodent was stuck in a sewer manhole. It took a team of firefighters to free the poor critter. One member of the rescue team said, "Even animals that are hated by many deserve respect."

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Religion

Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

2 African-American Women In Runoff Election To Be Chicago's Mayor

What Has Been Accomplished Since The First Trump-Kim Summit?

Pakistan Says It Shot Down Indian Jets

Michael Cohen Expected To Detail Trump Actions In Broadcast Hearing

Lawmakers In Congress To Be Briefed On China Trade Talks

Rep. Ted Deutch Releases Details Of Sexually Abused Migrant Children

Even Though He's Lied, Rep. Speier Says Cohen Is Worth Bringing Back

Venezuelans Seeking Asylum In Spain Hope To Return Home One Day

Rescue Workers In Germany Come To The Aid Of A Giant Rat

United Methodists Continue Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy

News Brief: Michael Cohen, Nuclear Summit, India-Pakistan Tensions

Virginia Brewery Insists It Is Not Marketing To Children