November 13, 2026


Headlines courtesy of National Public Radio (NPR)

Remembering singer and actor Peggy King

King, who died Oct. 25, got her start singing in big bands in the 1950s. She had a string of hits, a contract with MGM and was a popular fixture on TV variety shows. Originally broadcast in 1983.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:35:22 -0500

Manchester United names USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino as its manager

Mauricio Pochettino is out as head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to the round of 16 at last year's World Cup. He's departing to coach Manchester United.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:32:23 -0500

Nvidia CEO steps down. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen to run for majority leader

Nvidia's chief financial officer has been appointed interim CEO after Jensen Huang stepped down from the role. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for majority leader.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:07:12 -0500

Happy World Kindness Day! Check out our kind photos of kindness to humans -- and cats

Friday, November 13 is World Kindness Day. Your mission: Do something kind. Small acts of kindness definitely count!
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:06:28 -0500

Kratom and 7-OH can feel like 'a miracle.' They can also be addictive

In the last decade, strong support for kratom and 7-OH products have kept them federally legal. That's started to change. A crackdown for some highly potent products related to kratom is coming.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him

Pete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense has
given him a medal.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:27:08 -0500

Rivers in the sky are raining down on the Pacific Northwest. What are they?

Atmospheric rivers are large bands of water vapor in the sky. They are dumping trillions of gallons of water on Washington and Oregon, just as high tides and winds batter shorelines.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:01:00 -0500

SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust

As it races to develop its new massive rocket, the space launch company is preparing to retire NASA's main ride to the International Space Station.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0500