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Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
by Tristan Wood
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Wings, dies at 79
Laine sang lead vocals on one of the 1960s biggest hits, "Go Now," with his band the Moody Blues. Laine would go on to write one of the best selling songs in British history, 1977's "Mull of Kintyre."
A plan to fund Ukraine's defense is blocked in the Senate. What happens next?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the ongoing fight in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine and border security.
U.S. pressures Israel to stop Israeli settler violence against West Bank Palestinians
by Michele Kelemen
The State Department announces visa bans for Israeli settlers who've recently attacked Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians who've attacked Israelis would also be subject to the bans.
Ukraine approaches another winter of war with U.S funding stuck in Congress
Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little gain on the battlefield. Some EU members and some members of Congress are questioning whether aid to Ukraine should continue.
A term for popular a reggaeton dance is added to Spanish-language dictionary
The Spanish Royal Academy has added "perreo" to its dictionary, but the term's been around for decades. The move puts a spotlight on the dance and its significance in reggaetón music.
City council candidate in Rainier, Wash., loses election because he didn't vote
Damion Green chose not to vote for himself, fearing it would seem narcissistic — he lost by one vote. His opponent tells The Seattle Times he did vote for himself, after his wife gave him a nudge.
Tuberville drops hold on all promotions except those for four-star generals
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville released his hold on more than 400 military promotions. For nine months he blocked votes to protest the Pentagon's abortion policy.
Morning news brief
Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little battlefield gains. Sen. Tuberville drops hold on military promotions. Four of the remaining GOP presidential candidates debate Wednesday night.
How to get through a holiday party at work without embarrassing yourself
Work holiday parties are back in full force this year. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann talks to NPR's Michel Martin about how to get through them without embarrassing yourself.
State Department fallout? A former ambassador is charged with spying
NPR's Michel Martin asks Bill Miller, former head of the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service, about the fallout after a former ambassador was charged with being a foreign agent for Cuba.
Families of hostages speak out as Congress debates aid to Israel
by Becky Sullivan
Family members of hostages held by Hamas held a news conference in Washington, D.C., as Congress debates sending billions more dollars of aid to Israel.
With military siege of Gaza, ICRC says there's no adequate humanitarian response
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, about her trip to the Gaza Strip.