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.
Bangladesh Tries Again To Repatriate Rohingya To Myanmar
A U.N. effort to repatriate ethnic Rohingya to Myanmar is stymied by the refugees' refusal to return — unless Myanmar grants them citizenship. Myanmar's government is refusing to do so.
Israel Uses Controversial Technology To Screen Palestinians In The West Bank
Israel is using facial recognition software at checkpoints where Palestinians enter the country — speeding the commute for some, but prompting concerns about the technology and the occupation.
Texas Emerges As A Battleground State Ahead Of 2020 Elections
Republican retirements from the House have given Democrats hope of expanding their gains next year in Texas, where changing demographics in suburbs have reshaped the electorate in some districts.
Syrian Opposition Fighters Withdraw From Stronghold In Idlib Province
Syrian government forces are advancing into a strategic town, forcing opposition fighters to leave. The province has been a refuge for many Syrian civilians, but now it's threatened.
In Fight With His Coalition Government, Italy's Prime Minister Resigns
Italy's prime minister has announced his resignation — blaming his right-wing coalition partner for withdrawing his support.
'American Factory': When A Chinese Company Takes Over An Ohio Factory
The new Netflix documentary -- American Factory -- is the first film distributed by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground Productions.
Appreciation: Harmonica Virtuoso Tommy Reilly Was Born A Century Ago
Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers classical harmonica player Tommy Reilly on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
News Brief: U.S. Economy, Iran Sanctions, Syria's Civil War
White House takes steps to stoke the economy. The U.S. says it will continue sanctions against Iran. And, Syrian government forces advance into a strategic town in the country's last rebel stronghold.
NYPD Officer, Who Used Banned Chokehold On Eric Garner, Is Fired
NPR's Noel King talks to Cindy Rodriguez of member station WNYC and legal scholar Paul Butler about whether the family of Eric Garner has received justice for his death in 2014.