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Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. Now there's a likely U.S. case. Researchers are looking for ways to stop it.

The company says a low-dose version of its vaccine triggers an immune response in children ages 6 months to less than 6 years equivalent to what has protected older children and adults.

Florida officials recently rejected a slew of math textbooks, claiming they included "prohibited topics." Journalist Dana Goldstein theorizes the objections related to social-emotional learning.

The U.S. needs to ensure everyone has an equitable chance to protect themselves, and if people don't have that opportunity, they need to be able to rely on others to be compassionate, he says.

The agency says the proposal has the potential to significantly decrease disease and death from tobacco by "reducing youth experimentation and addiction."

California's attorney general is investigating oil and gas companies for allegedly deceiving the public that most plastic can be recycled, citing NPR and PBS Frontline's investigation of the industry.

Preparing for the upcoming "Super Tuesday" elections -- when voters in 10 states will choose their presidential candidates -- senators John Kerry and John Edwards make trips around the country, seeking to impress voters and seize momentum. Delegate-rich Ohio, California and New York are among the states voting Tuesday. Hear NPR's Melissa Block, NPR's Scott Horsley, and NPR's Adam Hochberg.

Massachusetts lawmakers consider amending the state constitution to ban gay marriage. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the current constitution allows gays to marry. Legislators are considering a compromise that would ban marriage but allow civil unions. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Tovia Smith.

The Senate Rules Committee holds hearings on independent groups that run hard-hitting political ads in hopes of influencing voter sentiment in so-called "battleground" states this election season. Lawmakers from both parties are seeking to outlaw the groups, which are unfettered by restrictions placed on candidates and political parties. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

As Ohio polls close, Sen. John Kerry is projected as the winner of the state's presidential primary. The win would be a blow to Kerry rival Sen. John Edwards, who focused on the state -- which has the third-most Democratic delegates available Tuesday -- with an appeal to displeased workers. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Linda Wertheimer.