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.
By Courting China's Cash, Britain May Be Sacrificing Long-Term Security
David Cameron lauds the Chinese president's visit as the start of a golden era for Chinese-U.K. relations. U.S. critics say the U.K. is in danger of sacrificing long-term security for short-term cash.
American Cancer Society Changes Mammogram Guidelines
For years, it's been saying women should get annual mammograms starting at age 40. Now it says they can start at 45 — and then cut back to every other year starting at age 54.
Art Installation To Welcome Pope Francis To Philadelphia
A Philadelphia artist has been commissioned to welcome the pope with a public art display. She's reinterpreting one of the pope's favorite pieces of art: a baroque painting of the Virgin Mary.
Migrants At Croatian Border Contend With Rain, Lack Of Shelter
Heavy rains in the Balkans add to the misery of migrants streaming through the region. Large numbers are held up at Croatia's border with Slovenia, where there is hardly any shelter for them.
Tick Tock: Big Ben Slows As It Ages
At 156 years old, Big Ben — London's famous clock — is chiming six seconds behind schedule. Fixes could silence it for three years. Still, Big Ben's unauthorized twitter account keep ticking.
Pew Poll: U.S. Catholics Accept Non-Traditional Families
The poll by the Pew Research Center finds U.S. Catholics are surprisingly open-minded about certain social issues, with majorities often holding opinions contrary to church teaching.