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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Andrew Middleton of Apostleship of the Sea about efforts to support crew members still aboard the ship that destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Scientists identified an 11th-century astrolabe with Arabic inscriptions and Hebrew writings, highlighting a period when Muslims ruled in present-day Spain and scholarship and idea-sharing flourished.

The FDA approved the first gene-editing treatment for a human illness — the first genetic therapy for the brutal blood disorder sickle cell disease.

The Brazilian government has proposed a 2% global wealth tax on the uber-rich. It would impact the 3,000 wealthiest people in the world.

Arkansas has dropped the course saying it does not comply with what they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 22, 2023.)

Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.

A series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people, according to government officials. We get an update from Fazel Qazizai, who has long worked with NPR in Afghanistan.

Black churches in Florida are offering classes in African American history in response to limits on the subject in its public schools. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on October 24, 2023.)

Genesis Owusu has won just about every award he could in his home country of Australia with his debut album. Now with album number two, he's ready to take on America.

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu hasn't been seen in public for roughly three weeks amid unconfirmed reports he's under investigation.