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.
News Brief: Jeff Sessions, White House Shake-Up And Voting In Florida
Jeff Sessions resigns as attorney general and is replaced by a Trump loyalist, Matthew Whitaker. And the midterms bring the first major White House shake-up since Democrats won control of the House.
Youth Vote And Gun Control In Florida
Following the shooting this year at a Parkland, Fla., high school, there was evidence of a surge in voter registration and early voting among young voters, energized by the issue of gun control.
Record Number Of LGBTQ Candidates Elected
On election night hundreds of LGBTQ candidates ran for office and many made history, including the first openly gay governor in Colorado and the first lesbian Native American congresswoman in Kansas.
12 Dead Following California Mass Shooting
A mass shooting at a club in Thousand Oaks, California, last night has left the community reeling.
Children Kidnapped In Cameroon By Gunmen Released
Scores of children have been released after unidentified gunmen kidnapped them early Monday in Cameroon. Their seizure came amid tensions between Anglophone regions and the French-speaking government.
SCOTUS To Hear Lawsuit Against Sudan On USS Cole Attack
Supreme Court justices hear a lawsuit against the country of Sudan brought by victims of an attack against the USS Cole in 2000. The case hinges on whether the notice was sent to the correct address.
Robyn Denholm Replaces Elon Musk As Tesla's Board Chair
Tesla announced Robyn Denholm as the new board chair today. She will step down from her current role as CFO and Head of Strategy at Telstra, which is Australia's largest telecommunications company.
Ask Cokie: Exit Polling
NPR's David Greene speaks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of exit polling.
The Latest On Jeff Sessions
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been forced out of the Justice Department. The man replacing him for now, Matthew G. Whitaker, has a record of criticizing the Russia probe.
Several States Pass Criminal Justice Measures
Voters in Florida overwhelmingly passed an amendment to restore voting eligibility to former felons. It was one of several criminal justice initiatives passed across the county this election.
