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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with planetary sciences professor Jim Head about China's advancements in space exploration as another rocket is set to fall to the earth.

The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.

The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.

The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There are more empty office spaces now than during the 2008 financial crisis. These vacancies could spell trouble for downtown city centers and the broader commercial real estate market.

Pete Hegseth has reportedly blocked the military promotion of six officers: all women or Black men, to become one-star generals.

Both parties are making a last-minute push to get voters to the polls in this key Sun Belt swing state.

The drummer James Gadson has died. His funky, laid-back style appears on hit records from the 1970s onward.

David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" is an NPR tradition. This year, we asked you to describe your imaginary shift as a Santaland elf. Responses ranged from heartwarming to devilish.

On a trip to Chicago, Lavonne Schaafsma lost her purse. Two women saw a man rifling through it — and stepped in to help.