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The Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments remotely this week, and for the first time the arguments were streamed live to the public.

Top 5 Moments From The Supreme Court's 1st Week Of Livestreaming Arguments

From a mysterious toilet flush to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaking from the hospital, here are the highlights — including audio clips — from a historic week for the high court.

Hank Bolden, shown here at The Hartt School, is an atomic veteran — one of thousands of soldiers present at secret U.S. nuclear weapons tests that took place during the Cold War.

6 Decades Later, This Atomic Vet Is Finishing His Music Education

Hank Bolden is one of thousands of U.S. soldiers exposed to secret nuclear weapons tests in the 1950s. He's now using compensation money from the federal government to focus on his first love: music.

Kaitlyn McCollum, pictured here in 2018, was teaching high school in Tennessee when her federal TEACH Grants were turned into more than $20,000 in loans.

More Than 6,500 Teachers Have Had Unfair Student Debts Erased

After an NPR investigation led to an overhaul of the troubled TEACH Grant program, the U.S. Department of Education says teachers have had nearly $44 million in loans turned back into grants.

Six-year-old Jerry Morrison and his uncle Joey Jefferson, a NASA engineer, talk about their mutual love for learning about space, in November 2019 at their StoryCorps interview in Los Angeles.

A NASA Engineer Tells 6-Year-Old Nephew To Aim High

Six-year old Jerry Morrison is obsessed with space — a love that intensifies when talking to his uncle, a NASA engineer. "I learned from you a lot," Morrison told him. "More than I could imagine."

Alamanc - Thursday 6/7/18

Today Thursday, 7th of June of 2018 is the 158th day of the year.There are 207 days remaining until the end of the year....152 days until mid-term…

Almanac - Tuesday 6/5/18

Today Tuesday, the 5th of June of 2018 is the 156th day of the yearThere are 209 days remaining until the end of the year.16 days until summer begins…

2 Years Ago, Alan Hostetter Taught Yoga. Now He Faces Charges Tied To The Jan. 6 Riot

A California man is facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot. Alan Hostetter's journey went from teaching yoga in Orange County to leading the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Almanac - Monday 6/4/18

Today Monday, 4th of June of 2018 is the 155th day of the year.There are 210 days remaining until the end of the year.17 days until summer begins...155…

The seventh Democratic debate is taking place Tuesday night in Iowa.

6 Democrats Debate In Iowa: Here's What You Need To Know

Just six of the remaining 12 Democratic candidates qualified for Tuesday night's debate, making it the smallest debate stage yet.

Trump, Top Congressional Democrats Remain Far Apart On Gun Control

President Trump spoke to Democratic leaders in Congress over the weekend about gun control, but the two sides have not yet found agreement.

Trump To Meet With Top Democrats About Border Wall

President Trump meets with congressional Democrats to discuss his request for $5 billion to fund a border wall. Democratic leaders have suggested offering $1.3 billion for border security.

Top Stories from left to right: If Raw Fruits Or Veggies Give You A Tingly Mouth, It's A Real Syndrome; No Jail Time For 19-Year-Old In Idaho Coat-Hanger Assault Case; Flattening The 'Mummy Tummy' With 1 Exercise, 10 Minutes A Day; In A Surprise Send-Off, Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom.

The Top Stories On NPR.org In 2017

The stories that NPR's readers embraced range from news of President Trump's first year in D.C. to warnings about living in an "underslept state" and "What Living On $100,000 A Year Looks Like."

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