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Before Crowd Of Thousands, Pope Delivers Remarks On White House Lawn

12:06pm September 23, 2015

by Don Gonyea

NPR's Don Gonyea discusses the relationship between popes and presidents with Renee Montagne. They also have the latest news on Pope Francis' remarks at the White House on Wednesday.

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Sun Shines On Pope's Speech, As Obama Lays Out A Warm Welcome

12:06pm September 23, 2015

by Scott Horsley

On a beautiful sunny day, in front of a massive crowd, President Obama greeted Pope Francis at the White House. For more details, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House.

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Gay Parents Face Issues With Birth Certificates In Some States

12:02pm September 23, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

A handful of states are refusing to name both parents from a same-sex couple on a birth certificate, even though its among the benefits named in the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.

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Scott Walker's Emphasis On Unions Failed To Energize National Base

11:58am September 23, 2015

by Shawn Johnson

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's fight against unions thrust him into the spotlight four years ago. But when he used that issue to revive his struggling presidential campaign, the move failed badly.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a community forum Tuesday at Moulton Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa.

FBI Investigators Recover Clinton Emails Thought To Have Been Lost

10:43am September 23, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The recovered data includes personal and work-related emails that were deleted from Hillary Clinton's private computer server. The recovery might mean the emails may eventually become public.

In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum

9:06am September 23, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Speaking at a Westin hotel in Seattle, the Communist leader referred to the show House of Cards and recounted how he drank rum at a bar in Cuba out of his affection for Ernest Hemingway.

Pope Francis walks down the steps of his plane upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Tuesday.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Walk Delicate Line On Pope Francis

9:03am September 23, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

There are more Catholic Republicans than ever running for president, but not all have embraced Pope Francis' more liberal statements and theology.

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Autumn Serenade: The Fall Music Puzzler

8:03am September 23, 2015

Do your musical tastes change with the turning of autumn leaves? Try this fall music quiz filled with songs of wistful introspection.

A mural of Pope Francis is viewed on the side of a building in midtown Manhattan in New York City.

What To Watch For During Pope Francis' U.S. Visit

10:26pm September 22, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Pope Francis arrives in the U.S. on Tuesday. From his reception at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to a meeting with immigrants in Philadelphia, here's a look at moments that could prove momentous.

Sage Grouse Does Not Need Protection, U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Says

9:37pm September 22, 2015

by Grace Hood

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday the greater sage grouse does not need protections under the Endangered Species Act. The move is being celebrated by Western states and industry stakeholders because they say a listing would cost them billions of dollars in economic activity. But some environmental groups say the bird should be listed as endangered, and they plan to file lawsuits.

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