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.
The View From Here: Thomson, Ill., And Its Maximum Security Prison
As part of a new election series, we visit Thomson, home to a maximum security prison that has been virtually unused since it opened 16 years ago. The state failed to provide a budget to operate it.
4 Fed Chairs Talk Publically For The First Time About The Job
One of the most powerful and controversial jobs is head of the Federal Reserve. What the Fed chair does has an impact not just in the United States but around the world.
The View From Here: Englewood, Ill., A Community In Crisis
The Chicago suburb of Englewood has one of the city's highest murder rates, and the way police confront crime has been controversial. One officer builds bridges with a community that's wary of police.
Go Ahead, Call A Random Swede
As a way to encourage communication between people from different countries, Sweden invited people from all over the world to call a number which would connect them to random Swede.
Will It Play In Peoria? 'Morning Edition' Hopes So
The line, made famous by Groucho Marx, dates to Vaudeville. Peoria was a good test — crowds were known for being hard to please. Morning Edition broadcasts live on Friday from Peoria.
The View From Here: Washington, Ill., Remembers 2013 Tornado
Voters in Washington, Ill., talk about their experience surviving and rebuilding after a devastating tornado. FEMA said the city didn't qualify for assistance, based on a complicated formula.
The View From Here: Peoria, Ill., Home To Caterpillar
Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy machinery manufacturers. If you ask anyone in Peoria if they have confidence in the economy, you may as well ask if they have confidence in Caterpillar.
Why Wyoming's Laws Make It An Easy Tax Haven
The Panama Papers data leak revealed how millionaires and others may be hiding assets in shell companies. Wyoming's secretary of state says 24 of the businesses mentioned are registered in the state.
Kasich Won't Drop Out; Believes He'll Succeed In A Contested Convention
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is mathematically eliminated from getting a majority of delegates to get the GOP presidential nomination, but he polls well in a general election. Each loss strikes a hard blow.
