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.
Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico City residents out of housing
Mexico City is the latest major metropolitan area to impose restrictions on Airbnb — after New York City and Barcelona. Soaring housing prices have displaced many longtime residents.
What we learn about Jimmy Carter from the president's "Crisis of Confidence" speech
President Carter delivered a crucial speech on July 15, 1979. As we look back at his life and administration -- what does his so called "malaise" speech say about Carter?
Italy summons Iranian ambassador to demand release of journalist Cecilia Sala
On Thursday in Rome, Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanding the immediate release of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala from Iran's notorious Evin prison.
What we know about the driver in the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas
New details are emerging about the man killed Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Migrating bats surf on storms
Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance.
Trump points to Gilded Age to push tariffs. Experts say it's a misreading of history
In a New Year's Day post on Truth Social, President-elect Trump touted the benefits of tariffs, pointing to the Gilded Age. But economists found tariffs did not make American manufacturing great.
'The Cliffs' explores a house through the centuries of women who passed through
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author J. Courtney Sullivan about the real house that inspired the mansion at the center of her latest novel, The Cliffs.
Congress begins a new session, starting an era of full GOP control in Washington
Congress is returning to full GOP control. President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his party to stay on the same page despite tight margins and threats of intraparty fighting.