After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
NPR's Scott Detrow visits the Basilica where Pope Francis has been laid to rest.
Trump administration is likely in criminal contempt in deportation case, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his order last month to halt deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication
Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.
These video streaming services are designed for people with dementia
People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.
Top U.K. court defines women under equalities law as someone born biologically female
On Wednesday, Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.
For these veterans, the secret to crossing political divides starts with a beer
In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of vets has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism." NPR went to one recent meeting to gauge the mood.
The legality of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador
Matt Ford, who covers the courts for The New Republic talks about Trump's idea to send '"homegrown criminals"-- U.S. citizens -- to prisons in El Salvador. He says it'd be flagrantly unconstitutional.
Two small studies show how stem cells could help treat Parkinson's
Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.
Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing — by building it themselves
As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.
Here's why tariffs could push up your car insurance bill
Even those not buying a vehicle will be insulated from auto tariff costs. They're going to send up the costs of parts and replacement cars – and, in turn, the costs of insurance for everybody.
Katie Kitamura says a solution is not the point in her new novel 'Audition'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Katie Kitamura on why she wanted to make her new novel Audition a puzzle, but not one to solve.