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In the worst violence since Iraq's new government took over two weeks ago, a car bomb was detonated at the entrance to the interim governments offices, killing 10 and wounding 40. Soon after, insurgents ambushed the governor of Mosul's convoy, killing the governor and two bodyguards. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

In this final interview in our series of conversations about the future, Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep talks to Danny Hillis, a scientist and engineer and the inventor of a clock designed to last 10,000 years. The clock is meant to encourage people to think about the long-range future; the "long now" as Hillis calls it.

This year, key battles for control of the Senate will take place in about 10 states -- including five Southern states where Democrats are retiring. The Democrats need to win two seats to regain the majority they lost in 1994. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Ken Rudin.

Military jurors sentence Army Spc. Charles Graner to 10 years in prison for his role in abuse of inmates at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. He was convicted Friday of multiple counts of abuse. Graner testifed Saturday that he was ordered to "soften up" detainees for interrogators. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Jackie Northam.

There are signs that Americans have gotten better at managing credit card debt, but surveys show people are still not saving well.

Fresh Air's rock critic presents his playlist for 2016. It includes big pop stars, beloved cult stars and a couple of not-yet-stars.

Edward Zahn was closing up his cheese shop when he discovered wooden boxes of cheese. The cheddar cheese had been accidentally aged, and overlooked in the cooler for up to 40 years. The Wisconsin State Journal says a dealer will sell the cheese for $10 an ounce.

Sajani Shakya was the first goddess to visit the United States when she arrived last month – a visit that cost the 10-year-old her title. But she has gotten a reprieve.

Whether a hurricane hits Florida or not this year, officials in Tallahassee have already experienced a storm. A simulated one, that is.The last direct hit…

The state received the highest award nationally from the Centers for Disease control and Prevention to help curb the spread of HIV.