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The search into Pope Leo's family roots
by Tinbete Ermyas
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.
How Supreme Court Vacancy Could Change Dynamics Of Presidential Election
by Mara Liasson
The vacancy on the Supreme Court sets up the potential for an epic political fight and comes days after President Trump released a short list of names he would nominate.
Could Justice Ginsburg's Seat Be Filled Before The Election?
by Susan Davis
In her final statement, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she wishes she is not replaced until after the election. NPR talks about how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might navigate the vacancy.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Impact On The U.S. Legal System
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jeffrey Rosen, a law professor at George Washington University and the author of book Conversations with RBG, about Justice Ginsburg's impact on the legal system.
What Does Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Mean For The Court?
by Nina Totenberg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday of complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas at age 87. NPR discusses what her death means for the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
by Nina Totenberg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon, died Friday at age 87.
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Biden Leads Trump But Shows Some Vulnerability
by Domenico Montanaro
Joe Biden leads President Trump in the presidential election nationally by a substantial margin, according to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. But he is underperforming with likely voters of color.
Does Alcohol To Go Have A Chance To Survive The Pandemic?
by Sarah Gonzalez
Alcohol to go used to be sold at restaurants in party spots such as New Orleans and Las Vegas. But during the pandemic, restaurants all over the country have started offering takeout cocktails.
Scientists Discover 120,000-Year-Old Human Footprints In Saudi Arabia
Scientists discovered 120,000-year-old human footprints in Saudi Arabia along with those of horses and elephants — hinting the region was once more hospitable to people moving out of Africa.
Lithuania Seeks U.S. Support For More Robust International Policy Toward Belarus
by Michele Kelemen
Lithuania's foreign minister visited Washington, D.C., this week, trying to marshal U.S. support for a diplomatic push for a peaceful transition of power in protest-torn Belarus.
Author Of 'Forrest Gump,' Winston Groom, Dies At 77
by Andrew Limbong
American novelist Winston Groom died this week at age 77. He wrote the book Forrest Gump, which became an Oscar-winning film and cultural sensation.
'Antebellum': A Movie That Uses Horror To Process America's Racial Problems
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz about their new movie, Antebellum. It stars Janelle Monáe in a story that takes on the legacy of slavery in a surprising way.
Unemployed Americans Struggle To Survive Without Federal Help
by Chris Arnold
It's been almost two months since the federal unemployment has been cut off. But Congress hasn't worked out a deal to extend additional help, leaving many people without enough money to live on.