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.
Veterans Groups Fight Stigma Associated With Hepatitis C
More veterans say the military gave them hepatitis C during the Vietnam War. They say the virus was spread via a vaccination jet injector gun, and the same gun was used on hundreds of soldiers.
How Decedents' Quality Of Life At The Time Of Death Affects Others
Research indicates when a partner dies happy and contented, that stays with the other person a long time, but when a partner dies unhappy and in pain, those feelings stay with the other one, too.
Pfizer Calls Off $150 Billion Merger With Allergan
U.S. drug company Pfizer announced it has terminated its merger agreement with Ireland-based Allergan. Pfizer says the decision was driven by anti-inversion rules introduced by the U.S. Treasury.
Will Wis. Primary Wins Affect Contests In New York And Pennsylvania?
Mara Liasson has the results; Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio looks ahead to the N.Y. primary. Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College about the Pa. primary.
Cruz Declines Cheesehead Hat But Still Wins Wis. Primary
GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz fended off the cheese hat, saying, "I would not presume to intrude on the elegance with which the people of Wisconsin wear those hats."
Flight Attendant Deploys Emergency Shute; Slides Down
United Airlines says it is investigating why the flight attendant activated the emergency evacuation slide in Houston. She's been grounded while the investigation continues.
WhatsApp Adds End-To-End Encryption To Its Communication Services
That means only the sender and recipient of a message can view it. The people who run the popular messaging service cannot, and they cannot hand data over to law enforcement.
Industry Group Weighs In On New Fiduciary Rule
The Labor Department rule regarding retirement planning is opposed by Wall Street. Renee Montagne talks to Jules Gaudreau, president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Obama Administration Wants Savers To Keep More Of Their Retirement Money
The Labor Department unveils a rule imposing limits on how financial advisers and brokers may offer advice to people saving for retirement. The rule changes how these advisers can earn commissions.