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The heat shield is designed to protect the Mars 2020 mission in the initial stages of its descent and landing.

NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure

The heat shield, made of material that is as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month.

A soldier in Syria's President Bashar al-Assad forces near the Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus. Syria's government captured at least two villages from U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces east of the Euphrates River near the border with Iraq.

Pro-Regime Syrian Forces Take Control Of At Least Two Villages Near Iraq Border

A U.S. official confirmed to NPR that pro-regime forces took control of two villages near Syria's border with Iraq where Kurdish-led forces are in control.

Vehicles pass during the afternoon commute on Highway 101 in Los Angeles on April 2. California is suing the EPA over a plan to revise fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, weakening Obama-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

States Sue The EPA To Protect Obama-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards

California is leading a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to weaken car emissions standards. EPA chief Scott Pruitt says the rules, designed to fight climate change, are too strict.

Much of the inner reef at Oahu's Hanauma Bay is dead after decades of tourism. The state may sign a law banning over-the-counter sunscreens believed to harm coral.

Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.

Erin Rae's <em>Putting On Airs </em>comes out June 8.

To Comfort A 'Bad Mind,' Erin Rae Unearths Uneasy Truths

The Nashville singer-songwriter offers empathy through her own struggle with identity.

President Trump walks into the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. He has acknowledged that his lawyer paid $130,000 to actress Stormy Daniels.

Trump And Campaign Finance Law: The Fundamentals Still Apply

The TV and Twitter comments by Rudy Giuliani and President Trump add new elements to the Stormy Daniels saga.

Australia's Julian Wilson cuts back on a wave during his heat against Michel Bourez on day 5 of last year's Margaret River Pro Surfing Competition.

Shark Attacks Force Cancellation Of Australian Surfing Competition

The World Surf League announced it was shutting down the Margaret River Pro in West Australia after two recreational surfers were attacked. The event was to have run through this weekend.

ÌFÉ Primer: Praise, Prayer And The Higher Love Of Drumming

In honor of ÌFÉ's Tiny Desk concert, a primer on West African ceremonial music and the band's role in bringing it to life.

The case of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe has been referred to prosecutors, but it isn't clear yet whether they will charge him with a crime.

Justice Department Refers McCabe To Prosecutors, But Unclear If They'll Charge Him

The DOJ's Inspector General's Office has sent the case of former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe to the Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney's Office, but it isn't clear what comes next.

Researchers from the Sea War Museum Jutland announced they found a Nazi U-boat that disappeared a day after Germans surrendered to Danish forces in 1945.

Missing Nazi Submarine Found Near Denmark; Spoiler: Hitler Is Probably Not On Board

Researchers said they located a German U-boat that went "on the run" from British forces as the war ended. The discovery ends speculation that Adolf Hitler used it to escape to South America.

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