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The astronauts landed in the Gobi desert after six months aboard their country's newest orbital station. During the mission, astronaut Wang Yaping carried out the first spacewalk by a Chinese woman.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.

Citing an "atmosphere of arrogance" among the top civilian leaders at the Pentagon, another retired general is calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. During an interview with NPR, retired Maj. Gen. John Riggs says it is time for Rumsfeld to step aside.

Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, was charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and a number of Greek incumbents in parliament became the latest victims of growing frustration among voters across Europe over the ongoing debt crisis and widespread austerity measures. President-elect Francois Hollande has promised France a "fresh start."

President Trump issued pardons and commutations to every defendant charged and convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which injured more than 140 police officers.

The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.

Susan talks to NPR's Joe Palca about the year's top science stories. (6:30).

During an event in New Hampshire Wednesday morning, former Vice President Pence said he'd consider an invitation from the House January 6 committee to testify.