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Audio will be available later today. A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children.

Flouride and IQ

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — sang “The Star-Spangled Banner." The Chicks were once one of the biggest names in country music, as the band’s breakthrough albums — 1998’s Wide Open Spaces and 1999’s Fly — each achieved the Recording Industry Association of America’s coveted diamond status, signifying sales of more than 10 million copies each.

Watch The Chicks and Pink perform at the DNC's final night

Chicago, IL

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech during night two of the DNC energized the crowd and with remarks from her husband, former President Barack Obama, the two emphasized the importance, they said, of preventing former President Donald Trump from reelection.

Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

Barbecue ribs are an all-American delicacy, with variations ranging from St. Louis-style pork ribs to tender beef ribs. The best ribs are those that are perfectly seasoned, slowly smoked, and smothered in a sweet, sticky glaze.

North Carolina Eatery Named 'Best BBQ Ribs' in the State

Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

When David Rashid took over US autoparts maker Plews and Edelmann, the company was losing business to its Chinese rival, Qingdao Sunsong. Both companies make power steering hoses, but Sunsong was offering its hoses to retailers at a much lower price. Then, in 2018, the Trump administration threw companies like...

The trade fraud detective

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

GABORONE, Botswana — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever...

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

At the Democratic convention last night, Vice President Kamala Harris told the story of her own immigrant family. VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: On behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth, I accept your nomination to be president of the United States of America.

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Over the last year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%. But that's on top of a 3.6% increase in the previous year and a whopping 13.1% the year before that, according to reporting from NPR’s Scott Horsley. Mayonnaise prices, for example, have surged 43% over the past three years,...

9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

VELYKYI BYCHKIV, Ukraine — A few months ago, Vitalii Barelin was in eastern Ukraine, using drones to hunt Russian troops invading his homeland. Now the 25-year-old soldier is on a river in the west, chasing his own countrymen: Ukrainians trying to escape conscription. “They think they are smarter than...

On a river between Ukraine and the EU, border guards search for draft evaders

Cary, NC

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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CHARACTER ON THE BEACH

Time now for StoryCorps. Today, memories of a character on one of New York City's most popular beaches. Oswaldo Gomez, better known as Ms. Colombia, was...

CHARACTER ON THE BEACH

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