News

Google's Space Race To The Moon Ends, And Nobody Wins Lunar X Prize

9:12am January 24, 2018

by Bill Chappell

When it was announced in 2007, the prize's organizers said they expected it to be claimed before the original deadline of Dec. 31, 2014. One team raised more than $90 million.

Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., has been accused of sexual harassment by a former aide. He says the two simply enjoyed a close friendship and it was never a sexual relationship.

Congressman Accused Of Harassment Defends Himself, Says He Saw Aide As A 'Soul Mate'

8:00am January 24, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., told WHYY that he never crossed a sexual line with a former aide who has accused him of harassment, but he did talk of the deep "affection" he felt for her.

Jerome Powell, President Trump's pick for chairman of the Federal Reserve, testifying before a Senate committee in November 2017. He was confirmed by the full Senate on Tuesday.

Senate Confirms Jerome Powell As New Federal Reserve Chair

9:36pm January 23, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

Powell, an uncontroversial pick of President Trump, is widely expected to follow the gradual interest rate increase policy of outgoing chief Janet Yellen.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo spoke Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute about the daily briefing he provides to President Trump most mornings at the White House. He pushed back against reports that Trump is not engaged.

CIA Director Offers A Window Into Trump's Morning Routine

8:36pm January 23, 2018

by Greg Myre

When the sun rises over Washington, President Trump is often watching Fox News and tweeting. He also gets a briefing most mornings by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who explained in a speech how it works.

National

MPR Investigation Finds History Of Behavior By Former Radio Host Garrison Keillor

8:28pm January 23, 2018

by Matt Sepic

Minnesota Public Radio released new details on Tuesday about its decision to cut off business ties with former A Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor.

Queue Listen Now

A Motel 6 motel in SeaTac, Wash. The company faces a new lawsuit accusing it of illegally disclosing the personal information of guests to immigration agents.

National

Motel 6 Sued For Identifying Latino Guests For Immigration Agents

8:19pm January 23, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The hotel chain already has been sued by the state of Washington for giving guests' personal information to ICE agents without a warrant.

A student at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., allegedly opened fire Tuesday on his classmates, killing at least two people.

National

Shooting At Kentucky High School Leaves 2 Dead, At Least 17 Injured

8:06pm January 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The two students shot to death were 15 years old. Twelve additional people had gunshot wounds, while five suffered other kinds of injuries. Authorities have arrested a 15-year-old student.

Ursula K. Le Guin speaks at the 2014 National Book Awards, where she was presented with lifetime achievement honors.

Books
Arts

Ursula K. Le Guin, Whose Novels Plucked Truth From High Fantasy, Dies At 88

7:44pm January 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The author, best known for works such as the Earthsea series and The Left Hand of Darkness, used her fantastic realms to grapple with difficult themes. She leaves a legacy as a literary trailblazer.

President Trump will arrive at the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday morning.

Trump Aims To Play Salesman During Davos Economic Forum

7:36pm January 23, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump travels to a global summit in Switzerland this week. He'll promote his "America First" policies and also meet with leaders of Israel, the U.K. and the African Union.