Are UFO’s real? Historical markers say yes Historical markers were once just for American history. But many now claim aliens have visited earth from outer space — and they aren’t hedging. Read more on NPR

As the White Sox narrowly avoid loss #121, fans bid farewell to a season to forget The Chicago White Sox have 120 losses, tied for the most in a season — one more L, and the record would be theirs. Fans at the final home game said they wouldn’t mind seeing history made. Read more…

Do you know your indicted mayors from your deported pandas? Take our news quiz This week, a zoo said it would send its pandas packing, a fabled game character finally got her chance to shine, and a mayor was indicted. Were you paying attention? Read more on NPR

Dear Life Kit: My wife wants to use the last of our savings for a 4th round of IVF An NPR listener says they are ready to adopt a child and move on from in vitro fertilization. But their wife is focused on having a baby. Read more on NPR

Former Defense Minister Ishiba will become Japan’s Prime Minister next week Japan’s ruling party on Friday picked former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. Read more on NPR