Private company's Blue Ghost spacecraft makes historic lunar landing
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.
News Brief: Sanctions On Turkey, Fort Worth Shooting, Presidential Debate
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey for its Kurdish offensive. An ex-Fort Worth officer is charged in the fatal shooting of a woman in her home. And, a Democratic presidential debate tonight in Ohio.
Idaho Farmers Worry Early Cold Could Ruin Potato Harvest
Idaho's potato industry — which supplies more than 30% of the country's spuds — is in jeopardy. Cold weather has hit the region and not all of the potatoes have been harvested.
Democrats Face High Level Of Political Risk Over Impeachment
Freshman Democrats are taking on a political risk in supporting an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. They say it's worth it.
As U.S. Troops Prepare To Withdraw From Syria, Kurds Seek New Ally
The U.S. is preparing to evacuate its anti-ISIS forces from northeast Syria as a Turkish offensive into the region has endangered U.S. troops. Kurds say Syrian troops will fill the void.
Nobel Prize For Economics Awarded To 3 For Work Fighting Global Poverty
Abhijit Banarjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were heralded for breaking the issues of global poverty into smaller questions that can be more easily addressed.
Japan Begins Recovery Process After Deadly Typhoon Hits
Typhoon Hagibus made landfall on Saturday with strong rain and powerful winds hitting the central and northern parts of Japan. Dozens of fatalities have been reported so far.
U.S. Forces Prepare To Leave Northeast Syria
U.S. forces fighting ISIS could leave northeast Syria in just days. They are caught between two opposing armies: the Turkish military and Syrian Kurdish forces.
Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated Gymnast In History
The 22-year-old Simone Biles won her 24th and 25th medals at the world gymnastics championships in Germany over the weekend, surpassing the previous 23 medals won by male gymnast Vitaly Scherbo.
Assessing The Balance Of Power In Trump Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gregg Nunziata, a former staffer for Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the White House counsel's strategy on the impeachment inquiry.
Former Russia Adviser Fiona Hill Testifies In Impeachment Inquiry
Fiona Hill, President Trump's former top Russia aide, will testify Monday behind closed doors. She had been in charge of U.S. policy toward Ukraine while at the National Security Council.
Investigations Underway After Texas Police Officer Kills Black Woman Inside Her Home
Early Saturday morning, a white officer in Fort Worth, Texas, shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson inside her home. A worried neighbor had called to report that the door to Jefferson's home was open.