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.
Conservationists Try To Thwart Climate Change By Planting In Cold Spots
In Minnesota's north woods, foresters are planting thousands of pine trees to try to protect them from climate change. It's feared many iconic trees will decline or disappear as the climate warms.
Otto Warmbier, American Recently Released By North Korea, Dies At 22
When Otto Warmbier was returned by North Korea, he was in a coma. He died on Monday. Steve Inskeep talks to Anna Fifield, a reporter for The Washington Post who covers North Korea from Tokyo.
History Of Our Time: Is Islam Compatible With Democracy?
Shadi Hamid, author of Islamic Exceptionalism, argues many Muslims support a religious-dominated government, but that doesn't equal violence. Steve Inskeep talks to Hamid about Islam and democracy.
Groom Gets Arrested For Assault At Wedding Reception
Police in Rhode Island say an argument with family members escalated to include restaurant staff. The groom pleaded no contest to the charges.
Family In A 'Haunted House' Needs Another Nanny
The family says when they bought the house they were told it was haunted. Five nannies have left their job in the last year citing broken windows, strange noises and other haunted stuff.
How To Deal With North Korea? Some Options Are Worse Than Others
Rachel Martin talks to Mark Bowden, national correspondent for The Atlantic, about how to deal with the nuclear threat from North Korea. Bowden says the U.S. has four broad strategic options.
Iran Launches Missiles Into Syria; U.S. Downs Syrian Government Jet
Iran for the first time hit targets in Syria using ground-to-ground ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Also for the first time, a U.S. warplane shot down a Syrian government warplane.
News Brief: Vehicle Hits London Pedestrians; Syria Military Jet Downed
Police say one person died after a vehicle hit pedestrians near a mosque in north London. The U.S. military says it shot down a Syrian Air Force jet that bombed U.S.-backed forces fighting ISIS.
Vehicle Veers Into People Leaving Ramadan Services In North London
One Person is in custody. David Greene talks to Vikram Dodd, crime reporter for The Guardian. He was last on Morning Edition following the terror attack in Manchester, England, last month.
Trump Administration Expected To Release New Afghan Strategy
The Trump administration is weighing whether more troops will help the U.S. defeat militants in Afghanistan. Rachel Martin talks to Gen. John R. Allen, who commanded NATO and U.S. forces in 2011-2013.