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1. Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99

   The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.

2. Light from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says

   Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments.

3. As Congress fights over ACA subsidies, another path emerges

   Craig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare cheaper and more efficient.

4. The Hepatitis B Foundation warns new guidance could undo decades of progress

   Dr. Chari Cohen, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, says there is no scientific basis for scaling back newborn hepatitis B shots.

5. Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says

   In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."

6. Bama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings

   Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.

7. McLaren's Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

   Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.

8. A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai

   The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.

9. UN humanitarian chief: world needs to 'wake up' and help stop violence in Sudan

   The UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official has told NPR that the lack of attention from world leaders to the war in Sudan is the "billion dollar question".

10. From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life

    From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.