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.
Disappointment Over Politics Spurs Some Millennials To Get Involved
In politics, the assumption is that millennials are apathetic. But for some in that generation, there's optimism that convinces them that they could change the system they despise.
GOP Conference Set To Decide Party's Nominee For House Speaker
On Thursday, the House Republican Conference will choose a nominee out of three candidates to replace John Boehner as speaker. And then later this month, the entire House will vote for speaker.
Russia's President Spends His Birthday Skating With Hockey Legends
To celebrate his 63rd birthday, Vladimir Putin played hockey on live television. He scored seven goals and accepted a gold medal for his efforts.
'Travel Agents Of Death' Earn Billions Off Migrants, Organization Says
European navy ships can now stop and search some vessels suspected of being used to smuggle human cargo. William Lacy Swing of the International Organization for Migration talks to Renee Montagne.
Russian Air Campaign Triggers New Wave Of Displaced Syrians
With Russian air support, forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have launched ground attacks into rebel-held areas. There's more displacement from residential areas that have been hit.
Houston Airport Officials Want Travelers To Feel Happy
The goal of new artwork at the airport is to make people happy. In one example, travelers pass aluminum panels decorated with images of a field of flowers and grass.
Nobel Prize In Literature Is Out Of Reach For Most Authors
The Nobel Prize for literature is revealed Thursday. While it would be nice to win, most writers realize they don't stand a chance. (This piece initially aired Oct. 10, 2013 on Morning Edition.)
Devout Muslim Preaches His Love For America
Since 1965 about 60 million people have moved to the U.S. from around the world. A Muslim immigrant from Libya says living in the U.S. means both coping with bigotry and enjoying religious freedom.
Bolivian Immigrant Learns To Fix Most Things By Reading Library Books
The story of the Alarcon family from Bolivia includes many elements of the immigrant experience: struggle, sacrifice, rewards, and the creation of a new identity.
Russian Reaction Is Mixed Over Moscow Entering Syria's Conflict
As Russia marks Vladimir Putin's birthday, the president's popularity among Russians is a high as ever. Even so, people on the streets of Moscow have mixed reactions to Putin's actions in Syria.
