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.
Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'
Insecure's season finale airs Sunday, and this season, Natasha Rothwell is a breakout star. She hopes the show is provoking future creators, especially people of color, to share their stories.
The Effects Of Sexual Assault On The Brain
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Jim Hopper, a teaching associate at Harvard Medical School, about sexual assault and its effects on the brain.
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Tesla Tweets
The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Elon Musk over statements he made on Twitter about taking Tesla private.
New U.S. Envoy To Afghanistan On Strategy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the new envoy to Afghanistan, about the U.S. strategy in the country.
Emotions Dominate Ford And Kavanaugh Testimony
We review yesterday's historic testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Memory And Trauma
Thursday's testimony put a spotlight on trauma and memory. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tracey Shors, a professor of neuroscience and psychology, who focuses on stress, sexual trauma and memory.
Don't Hide Money In The Fridge
A woman in Denver returned a refrigerator. But she forgot she had hidden $35,000 inside. The money was gone when the store checked.
Man Really Misses Flight
A man in Dublin, Ireland was determined not to miss his flight. After the plane rolled away from the gate without him, he broke through an airport door and began racing across the tarmac.
A 'Turning Point' In The Housing Market
Ever since the end of the financial crisis, rents have been rising all across America. A recent report could signal a turning point in the housing recovery.
What The FBI Does And Doesn't Investigate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about calls for the FBI to investigate Brett Kavanaugh.