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.
Boeing Explores Doing Business With Iran's Commercial Airlines
Boeing officials were in Iran exploring the first sale of airliners there in decades. The nuclear deal allows such sales but remaining sanctions and Iranian missile tests could cloud their chances.
Brazil's President Is One Step Closer To Being Impeached
A congressional commission in Brazil has voted to recommend that President Dilma Rousseff face impeachment proceedings. The group's decision sets the stage for a full vote of the lower house.
National Weather Service To Say Goodbye To All Caps In Forecasts
In the days of teletype, the forecast came out in all capital letters. The Internet has changed things, and now all caps means yelling. The mixed-case letters appear on forecasts beginning May 11.
As Beverly Cleary Prepares To Turn 100, Readers Cherish Memories
Without Beverly Cleary there would be no Ramona Quimby, no Henry Huggins and no Ralph S. Mouse. Morning Edition celebrates the beloved children's book author who turns 100 years old on Tuesday.
Citizens United Court Case Was A Fight Against Censorship, Bossie Says
Steve Inskeep talks to David Bossie, president and chairman of the conservative advocacy group Citizens United, about the role of big money in politics in this election year.
Politics In The News: Rocky Weekend For Presidential Front-Runners
Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and NPR commentator Cokie Roberts and Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker about the weekend's primary caucuses and other political developments.
Willett Wins Masters; Defending Champ Spieth's Game Collapses On 12th Hole
There was a stunning end to the Masters golf tournament on Sunday. Last year's winner Jordan Spieth gave up a significant advantage, falling apart down the stretch and losing to Danny Willett.
Areas Of Fighting Threaten Cease-Fire In Syria
There are growing signs that a cease-fire that's largely held since the end of February is fraying. Over the weekend, there were reports of fighting around the city of Aleppo.