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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.
David Bowie fans with deep pockets have a chance to own a page of music history
A handwritten lyric sheet for two of his songs will be auctioned off in the U.K. on Tuesday. It includes notes on the 1972 track "Suffragette City." The page is expected to go for over $100,000.
How hostages and prisoners have been used in the long-running Mideast conflict
As Israel and Hamas continue to negotiate, NPR's A Martinez asks Middle East scholar Shibley Telhami how hostages and prisoners have been used in the long-term conflict.
Anger unleashed by the Israel-Hamas war has hit small businesses in the U.S.
by Andrea Hsu
The war has led to wild ups and downs for some small businesses. A Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., which is owned by Israelis, was hit with a boycott and then an outpouring of support.
There's been a rise in suspected hate crimes in the U.S. since Israel-Hamas war
NPR's Michel Martin talks to University of Miami criminology professor Alexis Piquero about the uptick in hate crimes since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible
by Teresa Homsi
Entomologists say insect species are declining at alarming rates. Scientists are determining how to save these tiny creatures that prop up life on Earth. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)
President Biden and other dignitaries to attend tribute service for Rosalynn Carter
by Rahul Bali
Three days of public mourning began Monday for Rosalynn Carter. The former First Lady died this month following a dementia diagnosis. Scores of people turned out Monday at the Carter Center.
Israel and Hamas strike deal to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza
Israelis and Palestinians are waiting to see how much longer the cease-fire could be extended, and how many more hostages and prisoners will go home.
Soul and Funk singer Jean Knight has died at the age of 80
The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy in 1972.
In less than 50 days, voting begins in GOP presidential race with Iowa caucuses
The field of GOP candidates in the 2024 presidential race is a lot smaller than it used to be. None of them come close to the front-runner former President Donald Trump.
Suspect pleads not guilty in shooting of students of Palestinian descent in Vermont
The Vermont man accused of shooting the three students is charged with attempted murder, and was ordered held without bail.
Morning news brief
Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.
Dutch election is a reminder that far-right politics are gaining support in Europe
The Netherlands is the latest country in Europe to give a far-right party the most votes in a national election, though not enough to govern. Concern over migration is often cited as the cause.