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.
PG&E's Blackouts Panic California's Vulnerable Population
Planned power outages in Northern California are entering their third day. People who depend on electricity for medical devices are struggling to cope.
Trump's Strategy In Syria Is A Strategic Blunder, Retired General Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Retired Gen. Jack Keane about the White House's strategy moving U.S. troops out of northern Syria. Turkish troops entered the area and are attacking Kurdish forces.
2 Associates Of Giuliani Arrested On Campaign Finance Violations
NPR's David Greene talks to Trevor Potter of the Campaign Legal Center about how his group learned that the two businessmen allegedly set up a shell corporation to funnel foreign money to the U.S.
The Boom And Bust Of Iceland's Tourism Bubble
The now-defunct budget airline WOW got Iceland hooked on tourism. The island nation's economy was reshaped by the tourism boom, and WOW's bankruptcy is changing things again.
In Northern Syria, Troops From Turkey Advance On Kurdish Forces
Turkish troops continue their offensive in Northern Syria, leaving Kurdish-led forces under threat of being driven out.
Do You Have Some Magic Hiding In Your Bookshelf?
When the Lancashire family learned a hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for more than $35,000, they decided to auction their copy. Their book sold for more than $57,000.
You Know It's Halloween Season When The Night Sky Glows Orange
It's called the Hunter's moon — the first full moon after the Harvest Moon. It will peak at 5:07 p.m. ET on Sunday. The orange is actually the moon reflecting the sun's color.
Voters In Florida's Swing District Weigh In On Impeachment Inquiry
In 2016, Democrat Stephanie Murphy was elected in a Florida congressional district long-held by a Republican. She's hearing from constituents about her support of the House impeachment investigation.
Hong Kong Protests Put U.S. Businesses In A Tough Spot With China
American businesses from Apple to Vans are increasingly under pressure when it comes to doing business in China. The Hong Kong protests are the latest flashpoint in a touchy relationship with Beijing.
International Politics Barges Into The World Of Video Games
An e-sports player was suspended for supporting Hong Kong protesters. Blizzard, the U.S. corporation running Hearthstone is being criticized. But one of its owners is Tencent, a Chinese company.
'Sesame Street' Doesn't Shy Away From The Topic Of Addiction
Sesame Street has revealed the reason why one puppet character went into foster care. The children's program is taking on one of the most difficult social issues of our time: addiction.