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.
Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Convicted; Receives Suspended Sentence
The conviction was based on the contents of seven tweets he posted online. The sentence caps a year which saw most of the country's small community of human rights lawyers detained or questioned.
John Kerry Is Definitely A Secretary Of State On The Move
John Kerry is on the path to log more miles than any secretary of State in history. Kerry's reason for all that travel is his firm belief in face-to-face diplomacy.
Rio's Museum Of Tomorrow Is Not Without Controversy
Ahead of next year's Olympics, host city Rio de Janeiro inaugurated the Museum of Tomorrow. The multi-million dollar structure is the center of a $2 billion remaking of its impoverished port district.
How Emotional Responses To Terrorism Shape Attitudes Toward Policies
Scientists have been studying reactions to terrorist events, and how those reactions shape public policy. They found emotional response to terror attacks is often out of proportion to actual risk.
CBGB To Reopen As A Restaurant At Newark Airport
The famous New York home of the Ramones and the Talking Heads closed its doors a decade ago. But according to Rolling Stone online, that grungy nightclub is re-opening as a restaurant in New Jersey.
Despite Demands To Stop, DJ Plays Wham! Song Repeatedly
A disc jockey in Austria locked himself in a studio and played "Last Christmas" 24 times in a row. He said people weren't in the Christmas spirit and he wanted to change that.
Seau's Suicide Helped To Make Concussions In Football A National Issue
As Morning Edition examines the dangers of concussions, David Greene talks to football analyst Jim Trotter about Junior Seau. The NFL star's 2012 suicide elevated the issue of concussions.
2015 All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza
All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton discuss their favorite albums of 2015. This year's show features guest appearances by Ben Folds, Aimee Mann, Carrie Brownstein and more.
Parents Break Down Why Their Child Should Or Shouldn't Play Tackle Football
David Greene talks to three parents about youth football: one who allows his child to play, one who won't let his child play for fear of injury and one who is reluctantly allowing her child to play.
