Harvard's Musical Theater Group Holds First Auditions For Female Performers
The first women auditioned this weekend for the Harvard musical theater group Hasty Pudding, which has never had a female member in the troop.
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The Pope's Visit Will Stretch Cuba's Overworked Hotels And Eateries
The number of tourists visiting Cuba this year may break last year's record of 3 million. With this weekend's visit by Pope Francis, Cuba's overflowing tourist infrastructure will be put to the test.
U.S. Works To Speed Up Refugee Response
Anne Richard, the assistant secretary of state for population, refugees and migration, tells NPR's Scott Simon the Obama administration wants to ramp up the number of Syrian war refugees it takes in.
U.S.-China Business Relationship Is, As Trump Might Say, Huge
Even U.S. companies that don't have close ties with China have to be concerned with its slowing growth. When China buys fewer goods and commodities, prices fall for producers everywhere.
The Complicated History Of Popes And U.S. Presidents
Pope Francis' visit to Washington marks the 29th time a pope has sat down for a meeting with a president of the United States. As usual, politics will provide the backdrop.
Making College More Affordable, One Text At A Time
The right text or email message can help students get enrolled, find the right payment plan and remind them to pay, White House research shows.
At Southern Factory, Workers Try Again To Unionize
In the South, unions have faced an especially tough battle. Still, organizers keep trying. United Auto Workers is trying to win a vote by workers at a factory in Piedmont, Ala., on Wednesday.
Pope Francis' Inclusive Tone Speaks To Hot Button U.S. Political Issues
Pope Francis has deliberately worked to change the tone of the Catholic church on social positions, climate change, economics and migrant issues in a way that electrified Catholics and non-Catholics.
The New College Scorecard: NPR Does Some Math
There are dozens of ways to slice and dice all the data in the Obama Administration's new college scorecard. Here are three.
China's President Meets With Tech Leaders In Seattle
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his trip to the U.S. in Seattle Tuesday, where he will meet with leaders in tech and aerospace.