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.
Abuse Allegations Against French Soldiers Raise Troubling Questions
The U.N. Human Rights official who gave French authorities a report detailing abuse claims at a Central African Republic camp, is back at work. He faces questions about whether he broke protocol.
Safety Is The First Responsibility, Former Railroad Engineer Says
The Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia is raising a lot of questions about safety. Doug Riddell, a retired locomotive engineer, says, "The first responsibility of any railroader is safety."
NTSB Probe Focuses On Speed In Amtrak Derailment In Philadelphia
Investigators want to know why the Amtrak train that derailed Tuesday night was traveling at a speed of over 100 miles an hour into a curve where the speed limit is just 50.
Aid Workers Ramp Up Efforts In Nepal Before Monsoon Season
With Nepal suffering its second massive earthquake in a month, Steve Inskeep learns about the impact on the ground from Caroline Brennan, an aid worker with Catholic Relief Services.
Obama Reaffirms Security Commitment To Gulf Partners
President Obama hosted representatives from half-a-dozen Sunni Arab countries at Camp David on Thursday. Their confidence in the U.S. has been shaken by the president's diplomatic outreach to Iran.
U.S. Raises Opposition To China's Moves In South China Sea
The Obama administration says China is making aggressive grabs for disputed islands in the South China Sea. The mounting tensions loom large as Secretary of State John Kerry visits China this weekend.
