November 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM EST
British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault

British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women. (Image credit: Elizabeth Cook)

November 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM EST
Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff

Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff Republicans have just weeks left of control of Congress. Here's what to expect. And, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, signaling his readiness to confront his opposition. (Image credit: Aaron Schwartz)

November 9, 2026 at 5:47 AM EST
Why a South Korean city is turning to a U.S. college to outsmart AI?

Why a South Korean city is turning to a U.S. college to outsmart AI? Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy"before it unravels beyond repair." (Image credit: Anthony Kuhn)

November 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST
Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money

Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish? (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds)

November 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM EST
NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon

NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon NASA needs more recruits in order to return to the moon after being gone more than half a century. (Image credit: Karen Warren)

November 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM EST
Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections

Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections France says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February. (Image credit: Dan Bashakov)

November 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM EST
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks

No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks". (Image credit: Alex Robertson)

November 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina

After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak. (Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

November 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM EST
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday. (Image credit: Alastair Grant)

November 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM EST
SS United States, a historic ship will be sunk to create an artificial reef

SS United States, a historic ship will be sunk to create an artificial reef NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief of Okaloosa County, Florida, about efforts to deliberately sink the SS United States and create an artificial reef in its wreckage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief of Okaloosa County, Florida, about efforts to deliberately sink the SS United States and create an artificial reef in its wreckage.

November 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST
Climate change is altering the colors we see in the world: an illustrated journey

Climate change is altering the colors we see in the world: an illustrated journey From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature. From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature.

November 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST
One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky

One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first. (Image credit: Elaine Appleton Grant for NPR)