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: Warmbier Dies; Russia To Target U.S. Jets Over Syria
The story of young American student Otto Warmbier, who was detained in North Korea, has come to a tragic end. Russia issues a warning after the U.S. shot down a Syrian warplane over the weekend.
Self-Imposed GOP Deadline Looms To Vote On Health Care Bill
Senate Republicans aim to vote on a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act by July 4. To find out how things are going, Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Leonard Lance of New Jersey.
Refugees Struggle With Mental Illness, Suicide Attempts Increase
The United Nations marks World Refugee Day on Tuesday. Many war refugees are languishing in camps, and aid groups say that as hope of resettlement dims, mental illness is on the rise.
6 Members Of The Presidential Advisory Council On HIV/Aids Resign
Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Michelle Ogle of the Warren-Vance Community Health Center in Henderson, N.C., about why she chose to resign from the advisory council. Five others also left the panel.
Republican Karen Handel Hopes To Win Traditionally GOP House Seat
Voters in Georgia's sixth congressional district vote in a special election on Tuesday to replace Tom Price, who is now Health and Human Services Secretary. Handel was secretary of state in Georgia.
Georgia Congressional District Holds Closely Watched Special Election
It's Election Day in Georgia's sixth district to fill the congressional seat formerly held by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. Rachel Martin talks to Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff.
Russia To Target U.S. Aircraft Flying Over Syrian Government Airspace
A U.S. fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane on Sunday. Rachel Martin talks with Daniel Fried, a former senior career U.S. diplomat, about the rising tensions between Russia and the U.S. over Syria.
Sherman Alexie's New Book Is An Emotional Memoir About His Mother
Sherman Alexie has often turned to his childhood on the Spokane Indian Reservation for inspiration. Now, he looks at the life of his mother in a memoir called You Don't Have to Say You Love Me.
Sen. Sanders On GOP Efforts To Replace Obamacare
On the Senate floor Monday night, Democrats railed against secretive effort by Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Rachel Martin talks to Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders.