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.
Saudi Arabia To Hold Historic Elections On Saturday
It will be the first time that women there can vote or run for office. Women's groups have been pushing voter registration drives, but only a small percentage of the voting population has registered.
Bernie Sanders Has Stuck To The Same Message For 40 Years
The senator has built his political career on decrying a rigged economy. NPR found audio dating back to 1976 that is nearly indistinguishable from 2015 when it comes to this message.
Dow Chemical, DuPont Announce 'Merger Of Equals'
The two chemical giants will temporarily form a $130 billion firm (called DowDuPont) before splitting into three separate companies: agriculture, materials and specialty products.
Zombie Christmas Fixed To Comply With Zoning Laws
Officials in a Cincinnati suburb have concluded that Jasen Dixon's yard display complies with local zoning laws because he removed its roof. The zombie baby is protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Library Book Returned 37 Years After Due Date
If you return a book late to the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in Springfield, Mo., the late fines cannot exceed $5. Whoever returned a book nearly four decades too late left $6, just to be safe.
'Big Short' Is A Funny Movie About 2008's Housing Market Collapse
Directed by Adam McKay, and based on Michael Lewis' book about the economic meltdown, The Big Short stars Brad Pitt. The film contains so much information and comedy, it would be fun to see it twice.
At Climate Change Conference, More Time Is Needed To Reach A Deal
Negotiations at the Paris climate summit will be wrapping up soon and a global agreement is expected this weekend. A deal signed in Paris would come into being in 2020.
MLB Commissioner To Decide Whether To Reinstate Pete Rose
One of Major League Baseball's greatest players has been banned since 1989 for gambling on the game. But sports leagues' traditionally hard attitudes toward sports gambling seem to be softening.
'Atlantic' Article Explores How Obama Thinks About Terrorism
Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Beinart about his piece in The Atlantic entitled, "How Obama Thinks About Terrorism." Beinart writes Obama and his political opponents think about terrorism differently.
Environmental Activists Adjust Their Tactics Since First Climate Talks
It's been 17 years since the Koyto climate talks. What have environmental groups learned about advocacy, lowering expectations and the realities of international politics, government and business?