Raphael Saadiq, Live At NPR's Tiny Desk Fest

What a way to wrap up the Tiny Desk Fest. Tonight's live concert features one of the most respected voices in soul music, performing with rising R&B star Lucky Daye.

Raphael Saadiq, Live At NPR's Tiny Desk Fest What a way to wrap up the Tiny Desk Fest. Tonight's live concert features one of the most respected voices in soul music, performing with rising R&B star Lucky Daye. Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to Breaking News Alerts emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy

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Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2019 October 31

The Ghostly Veil Nebula
Image Credit & Copyright: Anis Abdul

Explanation: A ghostly visage on a cosmic scale, these remains of shocked, glowing gas haunt planet Earth's sky toward the constellation of Cygnus and form the Veil Nebula. The nebula itself is a large supernova remnant, an expanding cloud born of the death explosion of a massive star. Light from the original supernova explosion likely reached Earth over 5,000 years ago. Also known as the Cygnus Loop, the Veil Nebula now spans nearly 3 degrees or about 6 times the diameter of the full Moon. That translates to over 70 light-years at its estimated distance of 1,500 light-years. In fact, the Veil is so large its brighter parts are recognized as separate nebulae, including The Witch's Broom (NGC 6960) below and right of center. At the top left you can find the Spectre of IC 1340. Happy Halloween!

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WATCH LIVE: House To Vote On Formalizing Impeachment Inquiry

The resolution authorizes the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to conduct open hearings and allows the president and his attorneys to cross-examine witnesses.

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Halloween Special: Spiders On Your Face — On Purpose?; Zombie Study Guide; A ‘Murder’ Scene

Plus, the most frightening creature on Earth.

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Nationals Beat Astros 6-2 To Win The 2019 World Series

The Washington Nationals have won their first World Series title in franchise history, beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7.

Nationals Beat Astros 6-2 To Win The 2019 World Series The Washington Nationals have won their first World Series title in franchise history, beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7. Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to Breaking News Alerts emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy