Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
North Korea Threatens Of 'Security Crisis' Over U.S.-South Korea Military Drills
North Korea has threatened a "security crisis" if Seoul and Washington proceed with planned military drills next week. If it chooses military provocation, Pyongyang has plenty of new weapons to test.
How The 2020 Census Data Will Shape Voting Districts For The Next Decade
New results from the 2020 census are out. They will be used to draw voting districts, including for Congress. But there are limitations to what the data can tell us about the country's demographics.
Kids Are Heading Back To School Amid Delta. Here Are Some Tips To Keep Them Safe
As kids return to school amidst the delta variant surge, parents can look out for certain symptoms and follow some recommended steps to keep children and their classrooms as safe as possible.
Arizona Doctor Urges School Mask Requirements After Her Child Was Exposed To COVID-19
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Christina Bergin, a hospitalist in Phoenix, Ariz. Dr. Bergin is urging the governor to require masks in schools after her child was exposed to COVID-19.
Proposed Clean Energy Standard Could End Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2035
Democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill to help fulfill President Biden's climate change plan. A key clean energy standard is undergoing changes to pass without Republican votes.
Wages Are Increasing, But So Are The Costs Of Essentials Like Rent, Food And Gas
Consumer prices rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in July, matching the highest rate of inflation in nearly 13 years. The cost of rent, food and gasoline continues to climb.
How John Kerry Hopes To Combat Climate Change
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with John Kerry, the U.S.'s special envoy for climate, about the U.N.'s alarming climate report this week and how he will work with other nations to combat climate change.
Gov. Newsom Requires California Teachers, School Employees To Be Vaccinated Or Tested
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing that teachers and school employees in the state will be required to be vaccinated or regularly be tested for COVID-19.