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NASA is set to launch a rocket that will carry its first human-rated capsule into lunar orbit since the Apollo era. NASA hopes the scheduled launch will be a springboard for a return to the moon.

The U.S. team finished with 33 medals, including 13 gold, in its best performance ever. The atmosphere in Eugene made it the most vibrant international track event in years.

Georgia, ranked No. 1, stopped Texas Christian's vaunted offense and ended their improbable season. The Bulldogs are the first team to repeat as champion in the college football playoff era.

A 3D-printed rocket is set to take its maiden flight Wednesday. If successful, it would be the first to reach orbit. The company behind it hopes to cash in on a booming satellite industry.

Dr. Magnus Ranstorp, chief scientist at the Centre for Asymmetric Threat Studies at the Swedish National Defense College, talks to Ari Shapiro about the U.K. terror plot. Ranstorp says that this is not the first time terrorists have thought to use liquid explosives.

Otto remained involved with the Raiders even after they moved from Oakland, Calif., to Las Vegas in 2020.

The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award was created to honor women who have created positive change in society. RBG's family says this year's change in selection criteria betrays her legacy.

Jon Tester's three US Senate race wins have all come with razor thin margins, meaning third party candidates can tip races. Now a Libertarian candidate says he thinks Donald Trump is pressuring him to drop out.

Liz Magill's resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other university presidents drew fierce backlash. Lawmakers and groups hailed her resignation.

Space Camp is a new series about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe by NPR's science podcast Short Wave. Check out the rest of the series.