The search into Pope Leo's family roots
As soon as Robert Prevost was elevated to pope in May, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team he works with for PBS's Finding Your Roots began digging into the pope's family history.
'Parks And Recreation' Cast Educates Wisconsin Voters On How To Vote By Mail
As Americans shift to voting by mail, political parties are investing heavily in making sure voters know their options. In Wisconsin, Parks and Recreation actors joined Democrats in this effort.
Is It Possible To Expand The Supreme Court?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Judge Glock, a senior policy adviser for the Cicero Institute, about the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to pack the Supreme Court.
Allies Disagree With U.S. On Sanctions Against Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other U.S. officials say new sanctions against Iran have begun. Not only does Iran reject that move, but so do America's usual allies.
Trump Plans To Announce Supreme Court Nominee By The End Of The Week
President Trump said he is planning to announce at the end of this week his nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What It's Like To Attend A Film Festival During The Pandemic
The Toronto International Film Festival has ended. This year, it offered socially distanced in-person screenings as well as virtual ones.
Remembering Elderly People Lost To COVID-19
The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. is nearing 200,000, and 8 out of 10 of those deaths reported in the country are among adults over 65. NPR remembers a few of those individuals.
Remembering Front-Line Workers Lost To COVID-19
The United States is expected to surpass 200,000 deaths from COVID-19 soon. NPR marks this grim milestone by remembering front-line workers who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Nation Relying On Military As Fire Rescue Resources Dwindle
With the nation's wildfire resources almost tapped out, federal fire managers are increasingly turning to the U.S. military. But many troops need training before joining frontline fire fighters.
Jiayang Fan On 'How My Mother And I Became Chinese Propaganda'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jiayang Fan, staff writer for The New Yorker, about her piece, "Motherland," which is featured in a recent issue of the magazine.
White House Plans To Move Quickly To Nominate Supreme Court Justice
President Trump plans to announce a nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this week, with just six weeks before Election Day.
David Sirota: Democrats Have Power To Play Hardball, Too
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Sirota, former speech writer for Sen. Bernie Sanders, about how Democrats may block Republicans from confirming a new Supreme Court justice.