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A deforested area of the Amazon rainforest in Para state, Brazil, in August. On Monday, the Brazilian government reversed its decision to open the National Reserve of Copper and Associates, which rests across Para and Amapa states.

Brazil Declares It Won't Abolish Massive Reserve In The Amazon, After All

About a month ago, the Brazilian government said miners would get access to an expanse of rain forest larger than Denmark. After public resistance and a legal setback, it reversed course Monday.

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. (center), talks to reporters on Capitol Hill. He decided Tuesday not to seek a third term. Corker is the first Senate retirement of the 2018 election cycle.

Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker Won't Seek Re-election In 2018

The Senate Foreign Relations chairman is calling it quits and won't run for a third term. His retirement eliminates a thoughtful GOP voice who was also, at times, critical of President Trump.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives at the Capitol for a weekly Republican policy meeting, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017.

Republican Leaders: Senate Won't Vote On Obamacare Repeal

Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the hot seat, as Senate Republicans appear to be on the precipice of yet another health care failure.

Republicans Scrap Health Care Vote — Again; Trump Blasts 'So-Called Republicans'

Republicans conceded that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It's yet another embarrassment for GOP leadership and President Trump.

Australia as seen from a satellite image shot by Japan Meteorological Agency.

Australia Says It Is Launching Its Own Space Agency

Scientists and opposition politicians say Australia is lagging behind in the space industry. The country has been involved in the field for decades and was one of the first to launch a satellite.

Republican Congressional Leaders Sound Ready To Move On From Health Care To Taxes

Senate leader Mitch McConnell says debate will continue on health care but is no longer promising a vote. Meantime, House Speaker Paul Ryan is focused on a tax code overhaul.

Aktham Abulhusn rides the subway on his way to Berlin Alexanderplatz. He came from Syria to Germany in early 2015 on a student visa and now lives there on a refugee visa. Now that his German language skills are improving, he is trying to find a girlfriend.

Navigating A New Culture, A Syrian Refugee In Germany Seeks A Dating Coach's Advice

In the final episode of NPR's Rough Translation podcast, Aktham Abulhusn seeks help from a dating coach in Berlin to learn the unwritten rules of German culture. He hopes to find a girlfriend.

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore debates with Sen. Luther Strange in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday.

Trump's Brand Is On The Line In Alabama Senate Race

Polls still show Sen. Luther Strange trailing Judge Roy Moore, with Trump unable to pull the appointed senator to a win. Trump allies say Moore is the true candidate who can "drain the swamp."

American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin speaks with reporters at the U.S. Olympic team media event Wednesday. Shiffrin said it's "cool" to see sports play a bigger role in politics and culture than it has in the past.

Athletes On The Track And The Slopes Are Pulled Into Trump Controversy

Some NASCAR and Olympic figures spoke out for and some against NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.

Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Susan Collins, R-Maine (seen in 2013), along with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., have announced firm opposition to the latest GOP health care bill.

3 GOP Senators Oppose Graham-Cassidy, Effectively Blocking Health Care Bill

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote no on the latest push to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. That once again leaves the GOP short of the votes it needs to pass a health care bill.

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