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.
Denying Contradiction, Taliban Leaders Say Violence Remains Their Path To Peace
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Susannah George, foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, about her recent meeting with senior Taliban leadership in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province.
Somalia Bombing Kills At Least 79
A vehicle bomb exploded at a security checkpoint in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, killing at least 79 people.
Where Things Stand With U.S.-Ukraine Relations
Ukraine's new president still has not made it to the White House. But, Ukrainian officials say they are looking forward to a visit to Kyiv by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Encore: For Those Missing Puerto Rico, A Song About Dreaming Of Home
"En Mi Viejo San Juan" is an unofficial anthem of Puerto Rico and the official anthem of San Juan. It evokes memories of the island for those who have left and a yearning on the island for those who are gone.
A Small, But Growing Number Of People In China Say They Care About Data Privacy
China surveils its citizens but doesn't do a good job of protecting the information it collects. Now a small number of privacy advocates are saying the country should do more.
Some Advice On How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree
Feeling guilty about leaving your Christmas tree on the curb on trash day? According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, that actually might be the greenest way to dispose of it.
At Amazon Warehouses, Speed Comes At A Price
Most of the Amazon warehouses analyzed in a recent study found that worker injury rates exceed the industry average. A former worker, hurt at a warehouse in Salt Lake City, still deals with pain.
Veteran Rockabilly Musician Sleepy LaBeef Dies At 84
Veteran rockabilly musician Sleepy LaBeef died this week at the age of 84. His first single was released in the late 1950s and he toured up until his death on Thursday.
How Colleges Are Using Tech To Keep Track Of Students
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell about how colleges are using technology to keep track of students.