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With his jump, Felix Baumgartner broke two records: One to do with altitude, the other with YouTube.

The French magazine Le Point reveals that President Emmanuel Macron has spent about $30,000 on makeup services in his first three months in office.

Some cities had watch parties. Plenty of others went on with life as normal. And Washington held its breath.

The Pavlok electric shock bracelet is connected to a smartphone, and it is supposed to shock you if you do something forbidden like watching TV.

Democratic leaders say they have agreement on a framework for the reconciliation package. But they didn't share any details on what such a deal might include.

Neither a shaky economy nor industry scandals deterred collectors from New York's art auctions this week. Contemporary work sold for several million dollars. But the future of the market remains cloudy. David D'Arcy reports.

Auto Focus is a new movie about Hogan's Heroes star Bob Crane and the obsession -- with sex and sexual photography -- that ended two of his marriages and his career. Host Scott Simon speaks with the actor's son, Bob Crane Jr., who served as a consultant on the film.

The Republican-controlled House approves the creation of a Homeland Security Department in a 299-121 vote. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) predicts the bill will pass in the Senate by next week. NPR's David Welna reports.

Media reports have highlighted a potential danger for children who carry overstuffed backpacks around, citing a rash of back injuries. One study shows a greater danger from tripping over the cumbersome carry-alls. But there's more to the story. NPR's Rachel Jones reports.

There's an underlying question as the Bush administration confronts Saddam Hussein and Iraq: What is the moral basis for this or any war? NPR's Scott Simon talks with two theologians: Shaun Casey, who teaches Christian Ethics at the Wesley Theological Seminary, and George Weigel, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.