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.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Build On Best Parts Of Obama's Term
It's no surprise that GOP presidential candidates are running against President Obama. For a guy whose poll numbers have been underwater, the Democratic candidates are hugging him awfully tight.
Michigan Governor Vows To Fix Flint's Drinking Water Emergency
Gov. Rick Snyder delivered his State of the State address, and apologized for the drinking water disaster in Flint. He said he will release his emails on the lead-contaminated tap water in Flint.
Santorum Struggles To Regain 2012 Momentum
The onetime Iowa caucus winner now sits dead last in the state's polls, but Rick Santorum says he's still hoping for another last-minute surge.
European Pirate Radio Network Broadcasts Alternative To Syria's State Media
A non-profit organization in Berlin has invented a small portable transmitter that can download satellite signals and rebroadcast them on FM for Syrians to listen to on their car or household radios.
In France, Pamela Anderson Takes On Foie Gras Debate
French rules about the welfare of most farm animals are usually much stricter than in the U.S. But they seem to have a blind spot about geese, and the process used to create their beloved foie gras.
Amnesty Report: Child Labor Used To Gather Minerals For Gadget Batteries
Amnesty International says that Apple, Samsun and Sony are failing to do basic checks to make sure that minerals in their products are not mined by children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sometimes, You Have To Pass The Ball
Cities lose sports teams, as occasionally things have to change, and that's just part of life, according to sports commentator Frank Deford.
Immigration Relief Possible In Return For Crime Victims' Cooperation
The road to a U visa is long, and difficult to navigate. Proposed rule changes in New York City may streamline the process, and provide a model for other law enforcement agencies around the country.
Connecticut School Changes Colors Of Graduation Gowns
At Glastonbury High School, boys used to wear blue gowns; girls wore pink. The school's Gay Straight Alliance Club requested the change. Now everybody will wear a blue gown with a white sash.
North Korean Scientists Come Up With 'Amazing' Breakthroughs
Last year the scientists came up with a vaccine that could cure AIDS, drug addition and Ebola. This year, according to the Pyongyang Times, they've discovered hangover-free alcohol.