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On the moon in 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut John Young jumps off of the lunar surface to salute the U.S. flag.

Astronaut John Young, Who Flew In Space 6 Times, Dies At 87

One of NASA's most accomplished astronauts died Friday. He flew in space six times, including a moon landing, and later headed the office that chose crews for space shuttle missions.

Meadows held in contempt, Jan. 6 panel sends a criminal referral to the House

A House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted to hold former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt, revealing new details in his text messages.

Fannie Mae's headquarters in Washington, DC.

Fannie Mae Posts Record Profit; Paid Taxpayers $11.6 Billion In 2012

The mortgage giant needed a $116 billion bailout from the federal government after the housing bubble burst in 2007. As housing recovers, it's been able to put money back into Treasury's coffers.

"For 50 years of work, it's been productive, to my mind, pleasant, except when it wasn't. Robert Gottlieb (right) says of working with author Robert Caro.

Fresh Air Weekend: Wrapping up the Jan. 6 hearings; Editing Robert Caro

Reporter Luke Broadwater reflects on the Jan. 6 Committee hearings. John Powers reviews White Noise. Robert Gottlieb has been working in publishing since 1955 and with author Caro for nearly as long.

Jan. 6 panel is seeking phone records from Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has requested phone records of Eric Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the fiancee of the former president's eldest son.

Six states have an agreement to acquire fast-result antigen tests for the coronavirus. Here, a medical worker collects a sample after a patient self-administers a nasal swab test.

After 'Severe' Delays, 6 States Band Together To Buy Coronavirus Tests

Six states will purchase 3 million rapid tests, and more states may join the consortium. Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts want to stem a severe testing shortage.

Capitol Police Are Bracing Themselves Ahead Of Far-Right 'Justice For J6' Rally

Law enforcement is bracing, again, for possible extremist violence on Capitol grounds. The "Justice for J-6" rally — a nod to Jan. 6 when Trump supporters mobbed the Capitol — is set for Saturday.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986. His police chief has warned that anyone causing trouble on election day "will regret being born." Museveni is facing a formidable electoral challenge from Bobi Wine, who has been arrested multiple times and said Tuesday that the military had killed his driver and that his home was raided.

Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, spoke to NPR ahead of Thursday's election. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, said Tuesday the military had killed his driver and his home had been raided.

Astros Tie World Series, Beat Dodgers 7-6 In Game 2

The Houston Astros won one of the wildest World Series games ever Wednesday night — to even the series against the LA Dodgers. The game went into extra innings with both teams slugging home runs.

Iran is gaining access to about $6 billion in the deal to release 5 Americans

Five Americans are freed from Iran to joy from their families but the U.S. agreement to release them is drawing criticism.

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