Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Invasive crabs threatened West Coast ecosystems for decades. One solution? Otters
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to researcher Rikke Jeppesen about her work on how sea otters, which were hunted to almost near extinction, have been able to thrive by eating up to 120,000 crabs a year.
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
Saber teeth — the large fangs of saber-tooth cat fame — are fearsome. They evolved at least five times in predators that are now extinct, but there's been something of a mystery as to why.
Why a deal between Space X and the Italian government has become so controversial
In Italy, questions swirl around a possible deal between Elon Musk's Space X company and the far-right government.
Insights from an expert on large urban fires and how to prevent them
What happens when wild fires reach the city? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fire historian Steve Pyne about the ways in which the fire threat is changing.
A look at the upcoming hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees
Hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begins on Tuesday and ramp up on Wednesday. Here's what to look for.
Breaking down the debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program
In recent weeks, there's been a debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program. State Department data shows that workers from India received the majority of H-1B visas issued last year.
Pet rescue efforts are in high gear near the Eaton fire
Pasadena Humane has taken in more than 400 pets needing shelter from the fires, cats to cockatoos, dogs to donkeys.
Winds will remain a major problem through Wednesday, L.A. fire chief says
A lull in winds over the weekend allowed firefighters to make some progress, but they're expected to pick up again. Fire danger remains extreme until at least Wednesday.