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NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel fills us in on new spacecraft, new missions, and space triumphs and failures of 2014.

Around 3 million workers nationwide will see higher hourly wages, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Mashable's viral content editor reviews the year's headline making hashtags and trends, from #blacklivesmatter to the World Cup.

The Florida Republican tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that while he had not made a final decision on a run, "we're closer to a decision than we were a month ago."

Box-office figures were gloomy in 2014, but movie critic Bob Mondello still found a lot to cheer about among the year's quirky offerings — and as usual, his annual 10-best list runneth over.

Renee Graham remembers the musicians we lost this year, including Tommy Ramone of The Ramones and conductor Claudio Abbado.

Membership in the ICC could allow the Palestinians a means to pursue war crimes charges against Israel. But the move is likely to draw sharp response from Israel and the U.S.

The House majority whip's protestations of innocence about EURO and its views have strained credulity, both in Washington and in Louisiana. But it's not nearly enough to bring him down.

At 84, the acclaimed jazz pianist is still recording and touring. Among his many achievements is one that often eludes even the most beloved jazz artists: mainstream popularity.

Let's start the year right! NPR's Otis Hart stops by to spin some hot new Latin electronic dance music.