Commander Sworn In As First Member Of New Space Force
Promising to try to avert war from outer space through strength, Gen. John "Jay" Raymond was sworn in as the first commander of the newly created United States Space Force.
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House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed House Democrats of her plans in a closed door meeting Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expected the Senate trial to start next Tuesday.
Canceling Student Debt Is Easier Than It Sounds
A little-known provision allows the U.S. education secretary to erase student loan debt without going to Congress. Elizabeth Warren says, if elected president, she would put that provision to use.
Foxconn's Promises Slow To Materialize In Wisconsin
Foxconn was touted as part of a new revival in U.S. manufacturing, and state officials offered nearly $4 billion to lure the company to Wisconsin. Things haven't gone quite as planned.
The Aftermath Of Iran's Missile Attack On An Iraqi Base Housing U.S. Troops
NPR international correspondent Jane Arraf and freelance photographer Alexander Tahaov were among journalists invited to tour the Ain al-Assad air base, which houses some 1,500 U.S. troops.
Racist Housing Practices From The 1930s Linked To Hotter Neighborhoods Today
A study of more than 100 cities nationwide shows neighborhoods subjected to discriminatory housing policies nearly a century ago are hotter today than other areas.
World's Largest Asset Manager Puts Climate At The Center Of Its Investment Strategy
"We believe that sustainability should be our new standard for investing," BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says. The investment giant's move puts pressure on companies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
'Left With No Choice,' European Allies Put Iran On Notice Over Nuclear Deal Breaches
France, Germany and the U.K. say they are lodging a dispute against Tehran. While they voiced hope for the nuclear agreement's survival, the clock is ticking — and renewed sanctions may be looming.
6 Democrats Debate In Iowa: Here's What You Need To Know
Just six of the remaining 12 Democratic candidates qualified for Tuesday night's debate, making it the smallest debate stage yet.
Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open
Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was trying to make the first round of the tournament set to open next week. She had trouble breathing and later told reporters, "I was really scared that I would collapse."