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.
How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles
The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support.
An American held during the Iran hostage crisis talks about Jimmy Carter's legacy
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Barry Rosen, one of the 52 Americans held in Iran during the hostage crisis from 1979 to 1981, on President Jimmy Carter's quest to bring about their safe release.
Remembering singer Brenton Wood, dead at 83
The singer Brenton Wood had a string of infectious soul and R&B hits in the 1960s. Wood died on Jan. 3 at the age of 83.
Fleeing the California fires
Pacific Palisades resident Adria Kloke shares her experience of fleeing the wildfires in California on Tuesday.
Meet Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia
The United States now has its own pygmy hippo baby to compete with the cute viral hippo babies born in other countries recently.
The Palisades Fire continues to grow due to strong winds and dry conditions
Unusually high winds and dry conditions are driving the Palisades Fire in Southern California. More than 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Scientists have learned secrets of Australia's marsupial mole
Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusive animals, the marsupial mole.
The fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on tribal lands
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tickborne disease in the U.S. Rates of the disease are especially high on some tribal lands, but public health efforts to limit deadly cases are working.
Trump doubles down today on his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada
President-elect Trump doubled down on his threat to impose economic pressure against Canada. The warning comes one day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down.
AI companies are preparing for the second Trump administration
Trump has tapped Silicon Valley insiders to lead AI policy. There's talk of a "Manhattan Project" for military AI. Advocates are worried the risks and misuse of the technology will grow under Trump.