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.
Japan Restarts Its First Nuclear Power Plant Since 2011 Disaster
In 2011, Japan had to deal with a massive earthquake, tsunami and a nuclear meltdown. It now plans to restart as many nuclear power plants as possible, despite public opposition.
Jeb Bush Criticizes Obama, Clinton For Spread Of ISIS
GOP presidential hopeful Jeb Bush outlined his strategy to combat the self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS, in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Tuesday.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Baghdad Market Bombing
The Iraqi Interior Ministry says more than two dozen people were killed Thursday. The attack was claimed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
Author Walter Mosley Grew Up In LA But His Writing Is Soaked In The South
Crime novelist Walter Mosley has family roots in New Orleans. In a conversation with Renee Montagne, he offers his reflections on life in Louisiana, before and after Hurricane Katrina.
Norway 'Slow TV' Event To Broadcast Reindeer Migration
The event on NRK, Norway's national broadcaster, will only last a week. The project manager says anything more would be "too slow — even for slow TV."
Courtroom Artist Criticized For Tom Brady Sketch
A critic on Twitter said Jane Rosenberg created "the worst sketch of Tom Brady ever." Rosenberg told Boston.com she thinks the outrage over the sketch of the Patriot's quarterback is pretty funny.
HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Takes Fans Inside Houston Texans' Training Camp
The NFL Films show Hard Knocks kicks off its 10th season Tuesday on HBO. The show goes behind the scenes at an NFL team's training camp. This year, it's the Houston Texans under the spotlight.
Mexicans Question Whether 'El Chapo' Really Escaped Through Prison Tunnel
Many Mexicans believe Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman walked out the prison's front door. David Greene talks to William Neuman, the Latin America correspondent for The New York Times.
Mail-Order Music Giant Columbia House Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The music and movie subscription company has been called "the Spotify of the '80s." Columbia House moved exclusively to DVDs but could not stay afloat in an industry crowded with streaming services.
