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.
Economic Change May Have Helped To Get North Korea To Nuclear Summit
North Korea is gradually replacing its socialist economy with a market economy. Some experts believe that has motivated North Korea's leader to go to the negotiating table for denuclearization talks.
A Record 14 Candidates Vie To Be Chicago's Next Mayor
Voters in Chicago go to the polls Tuesday to select a mayor, and they've got a lot of choices. More than a dozen candidates are running to succeed Rahm Emanuel, who is stepping down after two terms.
News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters
The House is set to vote Tuesday to end President Trump's border wall emergency. It's Election Day in Chicago, voters select a new mayor. And, Walmart is eliminating is greeter positions.
GOP Rep. Cole To Stand With Trump On Border Wall Emergency
David Greene talks to Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the House vote Tuesday on a resolution to end the president's national emergency declaration. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on the issue.
Airstrikes Escalate Tensions Between India And Pakistan
India is claiming that it has killed 300 militants in an airstrike on Pakistani territory. Pakistan disputes that the strike caused serious damage or casualties.
Trump Administration Warns Chinese Tech Giant Is A Security Threat
The U.S. is pressuring allies to bar Huawei equipment from telecom networks, saying the company has strong ties to China's government. Some are pushing back, and say they can mitigate security risks.
All-Male Military Draft Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the all-male military draft is unconstitutional because women now serve in combat roles. The judge called the male-only draft discriminatory.
Abuse Survivors Wanted Pope's Summit To Issue Zero Tolerance Rules
David Greene talks to Peter Isely, an abuse survivor and co-founder of the Ending Clergy Abuse network, about Pope Francis' conference on clergy sexual abuse.
