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.
A Vision For Teacher Training At MIT: West Point Meets Bell Labs
Arthur Levine, the former president of Teachers College, Columbia University, is launching a $30 million project that he says will shake teacher education to its core.
As Ramadan Begins, Muslim Migrants Welcomed At Belgrade Mosque
Serbia is a transit hub for refugees from the Mideast and Africa. This poor Balkan nation struggles to cope with the migrants, whose exile is all the more poignant as they try to celebrate Ramadan.
Royals Fans Vote Early And Often For Their All-Star Favorites
Kansas City players are leading in the online voting for almost every single starting position in the All-Star Game. This has caused shock and outrage for fans of other American League teams.
Reports: Brian Williams Out As 'Nightly News' Anchor But Will Stay With NBC
Several reports indicate Brian Williams will remain at NBC but will no longer anchor the Nightly News. Williams was suspended after it turned out some of the stories he told about himself were false.
FCC Fines AT&T For False Data Plan Promises
Wireless carrier AT&T got hit with a $100 million fine — the largest ever proposed by regulators at the FCC. The company is accused of falsely promising "unlimited" data plans, which it disputes.
9 Die In Charleston, S.C. Church Shooting
Eight people were found shot to death at Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston, S.C. Another person died at a hospital. Authorities are searching for the suspect.
Swiss Ambassador Wants Diplomatic Immunity From Golf Balls
The Swiss ambassador to Venezuela lives near a golf course. He says if a golf ball flies into the residence it could violate the Vienna Convention, which assures diplomats can work without harassment.
University Gives Texters Their Own Slow Lane
Walking and texting was creating a problem at Utah Valley University. The school came up with a fix: It marked a slow lane on one of its stairwells just for students who are glued to their screens.
Watching Cat Videos Serves Useful Purpose, Research Finds
A survey published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior finds that cat videos can boost a person's mood. Nearly 7,000 people were surveyed about Internet cat videos.
Deadline Nears For Haitians Facing Deportation By Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is starting to kick out Haitians who entered the country illegally. Steve Inskeep talks to Ezra Fieser of Bloomberg News.
