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.
Lawsuit Alleges Missouri Bank Mismanaged Painter Thomas Hart Benton's Estate
In Kansas City, a lawsuit by the heirs of renowned painter Thomas Hart Benton alleges that a local bank has mismanaged Benton's estate.
Russia Claims It Has Successfully Tested An Alternative To The Internet
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rodger Baker of Stratfor about the news that Russia has successfully tested a "closed" internet system.
A Look At The Hanukkah Movies On The Hallmark And Lifetime Channels
NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with The Washington Post reporter Maura Judkis about Hallmark and Lifetime's Hanukkah movies.
In 'Preach' Podcast, Lee Hale Hosts Conversations About Struggling With Faith
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lee Hale, host of the podcast, Preach, about his conversations with people who are struggling with their faith.
How Trump's Trade Agenda Played Out In 2019
President Trump's trade agenda began to take hold in 2019. There was a revised NAFTA agreement and an initial deal with China. But deep uncertainty remains over U.S. trade relations with the world.
In Oregon, Harney County's Economy Is Rebounding Nearly 4 Years After Refuge Standoff
In Oregon, Harney County's economic hardships became a flashpoint four years ago when armed, far-right militias took over Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Today the county's economy is rebounding.
2019 Marks A Turning Point In How The U.S. Confronts Domestic Terrorism
This year marked a turning point in how the United States confronts domestic terrorism. The country began taking far-right extremism seriously amid a resurgence of white nationalist violence.
Some Adoptees Are Returning To South Korea To Trace Their Roots And Reconnect
South Korea was first and the largest source of children for international adoptions, with the U.S. as their chief destination. Now, some adoptees are returning to South Korea to trace their roots.
Michigan's Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Birth Of Black Rhino Calf
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amy Morris-Hall and Pat Fountain of Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich., about the birth of the zoo's new black rhino calf. The species is critically endangered.
Thousands In The Philippines Evacuated Ahead Of Christmas Typhoon
A typhoon hit the Philippines on Christmas Eve, displacing tens of thousands of people. And the affected areas are still recovering from typhoons before it.
How Outside Forces Are Shaping The Conflict In Libya
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Washington Post's Cairo bureau chief Sudarsan Raghavan about the foreign countries pouring weapons and mercenaries into Libya's civil war.
