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The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, begins guided tours entirely in Spanish

3:07am October 16, 2024

For the first time, the Alamo has launched guided tours entirely in Spanish -- the latest move in an effort to try to tell a more diverse history of the Texas landmark.

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NASA launches its probe to Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter

4:29pm October 14, 2024

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

NASA has just launched a mission to investigate a far-off world that’s full of water. It’s going to Europa, a moon of Jupiter that's made of lots of ice that covers a huge ocean.

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NASA spacecraft is on its way to Jupiter's Europa moon

5:00am October 14, 2024

Europa Clipper will make a six-year journey to Jupiter to study Europa, an icy-surfaced moon that scientists believe has “ingredients for life.”

60 years ago, a jet-powered tricycle shattered the land speed record

5:00am October 14, 2024

Craig Breedlove became the first person to drive faster than 500 miles per hour. But his record-breaking run almost ended in disaster.

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SpaceX's Starship launch a success

5:54pm October 13, 2024

by Rob Schmitz

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, TX and successfully caught the booster portion of the two-stage rocket back at the launch pad, amid concerns about the environmental impact of Starship launches.

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SpaceX Starship booster catch October 13

SpaceX rocket booster successfully 'caught' on first attempt during flight test

11:25am October 13, 2024

SpaceX conducted its fifth flight test of Starship, its most powerful spacecraft.

Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

8:00am October 13, 2024

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WERN listener Bob Jahn of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.

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My parents once worked 7 days a week. Now, they’re reclaiming their joy in life

7:00am October 13, 2024

Aging can be a lifeline for immigrants, like my parents, whose life was defined by work.

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'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

6:05pm October 12, 2024

A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.

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'Wait Wait' for October 12, 2024: With Not My Job guest Eric Idle

12:30pm October 12, 2024

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Eric Idle and panelists Eugene Cordero, Shane O'Neill, and Negin Farsad

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