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.
Gaza health officials say thousands of civilians were killed in 'evacuation' areas
After the war with Hamas began, Israel warned Palestinians in north Gaza to flee to south. Families fled homes in north Gaza for the south — only to find their lives are still in danger.
Marty Krofft, the king of Saturday morning television, dies at 86
In the 1960s and 70s, Marty Krofft and his older brother Sid made trippy children's shows with huge, oddball puppets. They created shows such as H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost.
How major European cities like Paris are preparing for the next heat wave
Paris, the most densely populated city in Europe, faces catastrophic heat because of global warming. The city is planning for when that day comes.
Israeli grandfather plans to spoil his grandkids, released by Hamas, with toys, candy
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Shmuel Brodutch, whose daughter-in-law and three grandchildren were released Sunday after Hamas fighters took them hostage Oct. 7.
Hostage negotiations continue as the scheduled 4-day truce is set to end
NPR's A Martinez speaks with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby about the current state of negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they end up?
When lost luggage can't be reunited with its owner, it ends up at Unclaimed Baggage, a retail outlet in Scottsboro, Ala. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Nov. 24, 2023.)
In the book 'Build the Life You Want, Oprah has some advice for being happier
NPR's A Martinez talks to Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks about their book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. It's also a podcast and video streaming series on Youtube.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored at 3 memorial services this week
Three days of memorial events are planned in Georgia this week for former first Lady Rosalynn Carter who died on November 19 at the age of 96.
In Chicago, a family from Gaza mourns relatives killed in Israel-Hamas fighting
Mohammed AbuSafia came to the U.S. in July for a two-month medical program at the Cleveland Clinic, but he was stranded in the U.S. by the war in Gaza. At least 39 of his relatives have been killed.