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Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon.
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Going up! 'Elevator Songs' is a high-concept, emotionally turbulent ride
On a new album, the experimental vocal group Roomful of Teeth and songwriter Gabriel Kahane take up residence in a multidimensional hotel with a time-traveling elevator and a quirky clientele.
A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
A U.S. official said that one crew member had been rescued and U.S. forces continue to search for the second crew member.
The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs
The U.S. job market perked up last month as employers added 178,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, mainly because the number of people seeking work declined.
Trump budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside domestic program cuts
In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.
Dark wedding comedy 'The Drama' has a provocative premise — but it never commits
Early on, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama takes a turn. We're talking about it here: spoilers ahead.
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For the first time, NASA is sending a toilet around the moon. The Artemis II astronauts' experience with this lunar lavatory will provide key data for future missions.
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As Pope Leo approaches the anniversary of his election as Pope, we look at the biggest moments of his first year, and how he plans to celebrate Easter in Rome.
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Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple whose happiness is derailed when a boozy game of "What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Done?" uncovers a dark secret from the past.
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Torres talks about the obstacles he faced in the immigration system after he came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. His new HBO Max show is Color Theories. Originally broadcast March 11, 2024.
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President Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and retire. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with The Atlantic's Nancy Youssef.
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President Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will no longer serve as attorney general. Her departure comes amid frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.
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NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the future of the House Oversight Committee's Epstein inquiry, now that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out.
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An F-15 went down in Iran and a second Air Force plane crashed near the Strait of Hormuz as the war capped a week of intensified fighting. -
Advocates hope recent verdicts against social media platforms will build momentum for bigger changes in Silicon Valley. -
Legal experts tell NPR five possible reasons that, despite the accusations made against rich and powerful people in the files, the DOJ has made no additional arrests. The big one? Lack of evidence. -
On the heels of a new memoir sharing the recipes of a rich cultural life, rap's first tour guide talks aging with the culture, seeing its influence all over, Basquiat's lasting legacy and gatekeeping.
