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Private company's Blue Ghost spacecraft makes historic lunar landing
by Joe Hernandez
For the first time, a private company has successfully landed a probe on the moon. Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the lunar surface early Sunday morning.
Bolton Was Concerned By Giuliani's Activities In Ukraine, Reports Say
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton reportedly was trying to caution others about Rudy Giuliani's efforts in Ukraine. Giuliani is Trump's personal attorney.
Relatives Of Texas Woman Killed By Police Demand Independent Investigation
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Betsy Price, mayor of Forth Worth, about the incident in which a former police officer, who's white, shot and killed a black woman in her home on Friday.
For Democratic Presidential Candidates, There's A Lot Up In The Air
by Mara Liasson
Twelve presidential candidates are set to debate in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday night. It will be the largest crowd on a debate stage yet, and the first since the House launched an impeachment inquiry.
Protests Erupt After Spain Imprisons Catalan Leaders
by Lucia Benavides
Spain's Supreme Court sent nine Catalan leaders to prison for up to 13 years for their role in a failed independence bid. The decision triggered protests that shut down the airport.
International Monetary Fund To Release Economic Outlook
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about finance ministers and central bankers arriving in Washington, D.C., for meetings amid gloomy forecasts for the world economy.
Generational Split Among Evangelicals Threatens Support For Trump
by Jessica Taylor
White evangelicals have been among President Trump's most solid supporters, but younger evangelicals are more skeptical of the president heading into the 2020 election.
Sen. Cory Booker Answers Questions About Student Debt Crisis
Democratic presidential contender Sen. Cory Booker sits down with NPR's Ari Shapiro and two undecided voters to answer their questions about student debt and his presidential bid.
Trump Needs To Impose Devastating Sanctions On Turkey, Van Hollen Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen about the sanctions imposed on Turkey, and whether that will be enough to prevent it from continuing its military offensive in Syria.
Turkey's Military Offensive In Syria Tests Its NATO Relationship
NPR's Noel King talks to former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis about Turkey's turbulent relationship with its NATO allies.
12 Democratic Presidential Contenders To Take The Stage In Latest Debate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic strategist David Axelrod and Republican strategist Mike Murphy ahead of Tuesday night's Democratic presidential primary debate in Westerville, Ohio.
Shay Bradley's Dying Wish Was To Make People Laugh
During a long illness, Bradley planned a special touch for his funeral. As his coffin was lowered into the ground, a voice from inside said, "Let me out." Bradley recorded his voice before his death.
When Life Gives You Avocados, Make Guacamole?
That's what the Pokini family of Maui did after they won a Guinness record for the world's heaviest avocado. Most avocados weighs less than half a pound. The one they grew was more than 5.6 pounds.