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.
Budget airline Ryanair has found a new way to charge a fee
Travelers can be charged up to $27 to get a digital boarding pass with a random seat assignment. Or, the airline says, they can wait in line to get one printed out for free.
Oklahoma Public Schools aren't required to teach sex ed, so some churches are
In Oklahoma, some kids get sex education through their church because the state doesn't require the subject to be taught in public schools.
Gazans who fled Northern Gaza say they're running out of places to flee to
Israel's military says it's expanded its Gaza ground offensive and is now targeting Hamas strongholds across the Gaza strip. It's also telling more Gazans to flee some areas in order to avoid strikes.
KISS performed their final concert, but have they reached the end of the road?
"End of of the Road" tour is over and the band is done with live touring. But during an encore, KISS stepped offstage to be replaced by digital avatars. They can rock and roll all night — forever.
Morning news brief
Israel's military expands Gaza ground offensive — targets all Hamas strongholds. The Purdue Pharma OxyContin settlement lands at the Supreme Court. Former Rep. Liz Cheney's new book is out Tuesday.
Napoleon's piano adds authenticity to the music of Ridley Scott's movie
British composer Martin Phipps discusses how he used an 1808 French piano that once belonged to Napoleon for part of the score of Ridley Scott's biopic of the one-time emperor.
DeSantis campaigns hard in Iowa. Will it pay off in next month's GOP caucuses?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fulfilled a presidential campaign promise to visit every Iowa county. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections newsletter if that will help him win.
Venezuelan voters approve referendum that would take over disputed area with Guyana
Venezuela's election board says voters on Sunday approved a referendum called for by the government to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana.
What would it take for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks wi Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about White House efforts to revive talks toward a two-state solution in the Middle East.