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"The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms" during a closed-door discussion among bishops earlier this month, according to a Vatican press official.

Despite forecasts for a hotter than summer, federal wildland fire managers say they are hopeful unprecedented funding for fire prevention will keep things quiet.

Russia's war on Ukraine is deepening divisions among people across Europe. Over a third of Latvia's population are Russian-speakers. Some now face pressure to prove they're loyal -- or leave.

Despite outreach, the Department of Veterans Affairs says from 2020 to 2023, homelessness among women veterans increased nearly 24%. The higher cost of housing is just one of the problems they face.

Israel threatens ground offensive against Rafah in southern Gaza. Trump reignites questions about what he'd do to U.S. alliances as president. Republicans call on President Biden to close the border.

Since Israel's war with Hamas began in Gaza almost 100 days ago, more than 1 percent of the population has been killed. Most of the dead are women and children, according to Gaza health officials.

We look at the temporary spending deal that avoids a partial government shutdown — at least for now.

Renewable energy grew faster in 2023 than at any time in the last three decades, according to the International Energy Agency. Solar power in China accounted for much of the growth.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with urologist Ben Davies about the prevalence of prostate cancer, new treatments, and patients' reluctance to discuss the disease and its aftermath.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Miranda Kaiser, a fifth-generation Rockefeller and the president of the Rockefeller Family Fund, about her efforts to take down the fossil fuel industry.