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Health & Safety

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

6:54am May 16, 2025

by Tristan Wood

Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Financial Disclosure Forms Are Released

by Jim Zarroli

President Trump took in more than $500 million last year at his various hotels, golf courses and other businesses. That's according to financial disclosure forms released voluntarily by Trump.

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World News

Pedestrian Attack In London Investigated As Suspected Terrorism

by Frank Langfitt

One person was killed and 10 injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians near a mosque in north London late Sunday night. Police are investigating it as suspected terrorism.

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World News

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.

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World News

Witnesses Describe Latest Attack In London On Pedestrians

In London, a white van plowed into worshipers exiting a mosque early Monday morning. David Greene and Rachel Martin report on eyewitnesses who described what happened.

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World News

Police In London Investigate Attack On Pedestrians As Terrorism

David Greene talks to Omer El-Hamdoon, president of the Muslim Association of Britain about the attack on pedestrians outside a mosque in north London early Monday.

Survey Asked: Where Does Chocolate Milk Come From?

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy says 7 percent of American adults believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows. The study is meant to demonstrate how disconnected we are from our food.

Slot Machine Winner Sues Over Machine Malfunction

The Resorts Casino in New York City told Katrina Bookman that she did not win $43 million because of a machine malfunction. The state gaming commission backed up the casino. Now she's suing.

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Cuba's Small Businesses Brace For New U.S. Trade, Travel Restrictions

by Carrie Kahn

Since President Obama announced a warming of relations with Havana, Cubans hosted more U.S. tourists and Americans sold Cubans more products. Can President Trump put the genie back in the bottle?

National

How An Opioid Treatment Could Be Contributing To The Problem

Suboxone, the drug used to treat addiction, is fueling a new habit. David Greene talks to Andy Beshear, Kentucky's attorney general, who is cracking down on the new "pill mills" that dispense it.

After Much Controversy, NBC Airs Megyn Kelly's Interview With Alex Jones

by David Folkenflik

Megyn Kelly's show carried a lengthy interview with right-wing Internet sensation Alex Jones, a figure who routinely circulates hateful conspiracy theories. Criticism rolled in ahead of the broadcast.

World News

Over Objections, Italy Introduces Tough Vaccination Measure

by Christopher Livesay

In Italy, parents who don't vaccinate their children face steep fines, and even risk losing custody. It's in response to a measles outbreak, after years of falling inoculation rates.

National

Amazon Will Buy Whole Foods In $13.7 Billion Deal

Web giant Amazon has announced it will buy the Whole Foods grocery chain for more than $13 billion. The deal is indicative of big changes in the grocery and food business.

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