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.
What's the SXSW festival have to do with U.S. support of Israel's war in Gaza?
More than 60 musicians are boycotting the South by Southwest music festival underway in Austin, Texas, over the event's partnership with the U.S. Army and big defense contractors.
How a woman in science is using her background to inspire girls to get into STEM
Despite the cancellation of her Netflix show Emily's Wonder Lab, MIT engineer-turned-TV host Emily Calandrelli is still encouraging children to explore the amazing world of science.
House votes to force TikTok to divest from Chinese parent company or face a ban
The popular social media app launched a fierce lobbying campaign, arguing the bill violates free speech. Bipartisan supporters say Congress needs to step in because TikTok threatens national security.
Judge quashes some charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case
A judge has thrown out six counts in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 others.
U.N. report: Fewer and fewer children under age 5 are dying worldwide
The U.N. says the number of children who died before the age of 5 is at an all-time low worldwide, and about half what it was in 2000. Some countries, including Ethiopia, have done even better.
How are Haitian Americans feeling about the political upheaval happening in Haiti?
Many Haitians in the U.S. are cheering the resignation of the country's de facto prime minister, but few believe his departure will end the current wave of violence besieging the country.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presses Capitol Hill lawmakers on Black community issues
About 1,200 members of the historic Black sorority Delta Sigma Theta went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to press for their priorities — from voting rights to criminal justice.
The political upheaval in Haiti has triggered a new humanitarian crisis
NPR's A Martinez talks to Philippe Serge Degernier, United Nations Population Fund representative in Haiti, about the growing humanitarian crisis. Haiti is considered Latin America's poorest country.
During March Meowness, library fines can be paid with cat photos
This month the public library in Worcester, Mass., is letting people pay any lost and damage fees with cat photos. The program is meant to help library borrowers who might not be able to pay.
Flamin' Hot Cheetos could be banned in California schools if measure passes
A bill introduced in the state legislature proposes to ban foods that have artificial dyes from being sold at California public schools. Lawmakers argue these chemicals hurt developing young minds.