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The four-member crew — three astronauts and a cosmonaut — launched in March and conducted more than 200 experiments. They also performed spacewalks and did maintenance on the orbiting outpost.

Here's NPR Ed's take on the top national education stories this week. The highlight: controversy surrounding a visit from black college presidents.

The dairy industry is investing big in research to meet its carbon neutral goal by 2050, and to get farmers paid for climate friendly farm practices.

The former chief of staff of Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) reaches a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in which he will assist the investigation of his former boss for allegedly doling out political favors to former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Neil Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in the deal.

The Czech Republic had the biggest win of the World Cup, routing the United States 3-0 Monday. Earlier, Australia staged a late comeback, scoring three goals from the 84th minute until the final whistle to beat Japan, 3-1. Italy beat Ghana 2-0 in the late game.

Parliamentary elections were postponed several times amid disputes over the election law and procedures.

The national soccer team of Wales last saw action at the men's World Cup in 1958. The team's opening match against the U.S. on Monday means a lot to Welsh identity and longtime fans.

As many as 200 were held for questioning at a border crossing near Seattle. Some Iranian Americans are so concerned that they are canceling plans to travel abroad.

Missouri executed Marcellus Williams yesterday, a man prosecutors believed was innocent. And, why FAFSA’s launch was so disastrous.

John Lewis is a congressman from Georgia, a pillar of the civil rights movement and an author. Lewis is getting ready to release March, the new graphic novel of his life.