What to know as Michigan and Washington face off in the college football championship Michigan may be favored beat Washington on Monday night’s title game in Houston, but both teams boast a seasoned lineup and consistent records. Read more on NPR

Navajo Nation objects to a plan to send human remains to the moon A CEO of one of the companies offering “memorial spaceflights” says his customers view it as “an appropriate celebration” of their loved ones. Read more on NPR

Don’t let your resolutions wash away. Tips to turn a slow start into progress If you made a New Year’s resolution but are struggling to get started or are already wavering, you may need to refine your goal and nail down a plan to get there. Try this evidence-based approach. Read more on NPR

4 things to know about Taiwan’s ‘crucial’ election — and where the U.S. fits in Analysts say the presidential election will be “crucial” for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China. Read more on NPR

First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers. Read more on NPR