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.
Did The Gun-Control Sit-In By Democrats Accomplish Anything?
House Democrats have yet to convince the GOP leadership to allow a vote on the proposals at the center of their June 22 sit-in. David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Norma Torres of California.
Twin Sisters Give Birth On The Same Day, At Same Time
Leah Rodgers gave birth to a son at 1:18 a.m. MT in Denver last Thursday. An hour later in La Jolla, Calif., at 1:18 a.m. PT, Leah's twin sister, Sarah Mariuz, welcomed a daughter.
Canadian Dog Walker Musters Boxing Skills To Battle Mama Bear
Rick Nelson startled a cub while he was walking his dog. The cub's 300-pound mother came to the rescue. During the altercation, Nelson landed a good underhand punch to the bear's snout.
Investors Pull Funds From Britain's Commercial Real Estate Market
Several British commercial property investment funds will no longer let people withdraw their funds. The outcome of the Brexit vote has accelerated the flow of funds out of the U.K.
Authorities In Minnesota Investigate Man Fatally Shot By Police
A black man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota Wednesday evening. David Greene reports.
Statues Of Sports Stars Help Us Remember Them As Larger Than Life
More than statues of generals or politicians, those of athletes are remembrances of good things past, says Frank Deford.
At Former Al Capone Hangout, The Hammond B3 Is The Star
These days the Green Mill is a respectable jazz club. As part of the series "Musicians In Their Own Words" producer David Schulman introduces us to Chris Foreman who plays the Hammond B3.
Abuse Documented In How Prisoners Are Transported Across State Lines
David Greene talks to Eli Hager of the Marshall Project about abuse in the private prisoner transportation industry. He co-authored a report published Wednesday in partnership with The New York Times.
Chilcot Report Details Britain's Role In The Iraq War
It's taken 7 years but Britons are hearing a report on their country's involvement in the Iraq war. It's the result of a probe into the political decisions that led the U.K. to send troops to Iraq.