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.
Palestinian Refugees And The 'Right To Return'
The Trump administration recently announced it was no longer giving money to a program for Palestinian refugees. In cutting the funding, the U.S. shifted away from decades of policy.
FEMA Official On Hurricane Preparations
More than 1 million Americans have been advised to leave their homes ahead of Hurricane Florence. David Greene talks with MaryAnn Tierney of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
EU Votes On Punishing Hungary For Violating EU 'Common Values'
Hungary's prime minister has accused the EU of insulting his country as the European Parliament prepares to vote Wednesday on sanctioning Hungary over government restrictions on the courts, news media and migrants.
Update On Protests In Basra
Unrest in one of Iraq's biggest cities, Basra, has shaken up the country at a time of political instability. Basra is an oil hub, but people are poor and a water crisis has pushed them to the edge.
Carolinas And Virginia Prepare For Hurricane Florence
People in three states on the Atlantic coast are evacuating as Hurricane Florence gets closer to making landfall.
Wife Speaks Out On American Husband Held In Iran
For more than two years, Princeton University student Xiyue Wang has been detained in Iran. His wife, Hua Qu, speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about his health and the prospects for his release.
News Brief: Hurricane Heads Toward Carolinas, Trump Approval At 39 Percent, Basra
North Carolina and South Carolina are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence. Also, a new poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 39 percent, and an update on unrest in Basra.
Automation Comes To McDonald's
We hear a lot about robots eventually taking over jobs in manufacturing, but automation has already hit the service industry. The cashier who takes your order at McDonald's could soon be replaced.
'Garbage Hill' Sign Gets Backing In Winnipeg
Residents in Winnipeg, Canada thought it would be funny to put up a sign that says "Garbage Hill," like the Hollywood sign. The city took it down but Winnipeg's mayor says it should come back.