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.
New Zealand Speaker Participates In Debate While Cradling A Baby
Trevor Mallard cuddled the baby boy and even gave him a bottle during a debate on fuel prices. The 6-week-old is the child of another lawmaker.
German Boy Sneaks Off In Parent's Car
The eight-year-old boy was speeding down the highway at 87 mph before pulling over with the warning lights flashing. When police found him, the boy apparently said, "I just wanted to drive a little."
Security Concerns Prompt Congress To Move Toward Banning Chinese Railcars
Congress has given initial approval to barring transit agencies from using federal dollars to buy Chinese-made railcars. Backers say the ban will prevent possible Chinese spying.
In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest
NPR's David Greene talks to Jake Spring, a reporter for Reuters, about much of Brazil's Amazon rainforest being ravaged by fire. There's been an 80 percent increase in fires over the last year.
Helium Shortage Forces A Search For New Sources
The U.S. government may have helped create the current helium shortage, and now people are looking for new sources of the gas.
Who Do Iranians Blame For Their Poor Economy? The U.S. Or Their Government?
The U.S. has imposed pressure on Iran. Iranian officials tell its people to blame the U.S. for dropping a nuclear deal and imposing sanctions. We asked dozens of Iranians what they think.
Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J.
Residents of Newark are receiving bottled water after elevated lead levels were detected in their drinking water. But there's confusion over who should get the bottled water.
Democrats Point To Trump's Changing Position On Background Checks
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who is one of the senators working with the White House on new gun legislation following the latest mass shootings.
States-Phone Companies Deal Will Help To Block Robocalls
NPR's Noel King talks to Josh Stein, attorney general of North Carolina, about phone companies teaming up with states and the District of Columbia to eradicate illegal robocalls.
Why 'Vanity Fair' Story Left Out Abuse Allegations Against Epstein
The media recently has feasted on news about the case involving the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Yet the press only paid only intermittent attention until an investigative series late last year.
