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Silicon Valley is known as the nation's tech hub, but decades ago New Jersey had that distinction. The state was once home to Thomas Edison's lab and Bell Labs, the home of Nobel laureates.

Fires in Washington state, Oregon and Northern California have firefighters overtaxed and needing a break — relief is coming from New Zealand and Australia.

If the projections are correct and the Conservatives lose their majority, May could remain prime minister. But it would require a coalition with other parties.

Kaiilash Satyarthi came to Washington to encourage the U.S. government to fight for the freedom of child laborers.

The orange vegetable helps us see — but that's different from improving our vision. That said, carrots are part of a diet designed for eye health.

With 40 percent of the nation's coal, Wyoming is by far the largest coal-producing state. NPR's Michel Martin talks about the future of coal production with energy economist Robert Godby.

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., about a letter he signed with other former senators, urging the current Senate to rise above party affiliation and ideology.

Plus hurricane relief, science help for preschoolers and more, in our weekly education news roundup.

Andrew Brunson was one of thousands arrested in Turkey after a failed coup attempt in 2016. His detention raised tensions with the U.S. But now, a court in western Turkey has ordered his release.