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.
German Government Dodges Opposition Attempts To Debate Same-Sex Marriage
Germany's ruling party wants to avoid debating same-sex marriage before this year's election. Unlike most other western nations, "equal marriage" still isn't legal in Germany.
Senate Made Health Care Even More Heartless, Sen. Hassan Says
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and NPR's Alison Kodjak about the health care bill that Senate Republicans released on Thursday.
Monterey County Helps Former Flower Growers Switch To Marijuana
Former flower growers in California have been devastated by cheap imported flowers from South America, so local officials in Monterey County passed an ordinance to help them grow marijuana instead.
Rubio's Changing Feelings Toward Trump
Steve Inskeep talks with former staffer for Sen. Marco Rubio Alex Conant about the Florida Republican's relationship with President Trump and how it might play into future political ambitions.
Morning News Brief: Senate Republicans Release Health Care Bill, China Vs. Golf
We look at the bill Senate Republicans have unveiled to overhaul U.S. health care. And China's government is cracking down on golf.
Diplomatic Row Between Qatar And Neighbors Escalates
Qatar is facing renewed isolation from its neighbors in the Middle East. A group of countries led by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait want Qatar to shut down Al-Jazeera and cut diplomatic ties to Iran.
The AMA's Take On GOP Health Care Plan
Rachel Martin talks with David Barbe, a family doctor in rural Missouri and president of the American Medical Association, about the Senate health care proposal.
What The New GOP Health Plan Would And Wouldn't Change
We analyze the new Republican health care bill unveiled by the Senate.