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.
How Tech Has Changed Our Lives In The Last 10 Years
Several tech experts weigh in on the technologies of the past decade that had the greatest impact on society.
What Might Happen In Tech Over The Next Decade
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of California Berkeley researcher Hany Farid about his vision for what will happen in tech over the next decade.
Highly Specific Superlatives: TV And Movies From 2019
NPR's All Things Considered best of 2019 lists are going highly specific this year. Up first: highly specific superlatives from TV and movies.
'1917' Is A World War I Epic Crafted To Look Like A Single Continuous Camera Shot
The World War I film, 1917, tells of an urgent rush to the front lines and has been designed to look as if it's a single, continuous shot.
California Assemblyman Rob Bonta Discusses Private Detention Centers And ICE
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with California Assemblyman Rob Bonta about what he calls the Trump administration's end-run around a new law banning private detention centers in his state.
Outgoing Head Of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Weighs In On City's Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Peter Lynn, the outgoing head of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, about the city's homelessness crisis.
A Kentucky Police Department's Creative Way To Help People Avoid Car Break-Ins
This holiday season, members of law enforcement say they're noticing an uptick of vehicle break-ins. A Kentucky police department thought it would have a little fun while warning people to be alert.
Boeing's Decision To Halt Production Of 737 Max Will Hit Wichita Hard
Boeing's decision to halt production of its 737 Max jet next month will have far-reaching impacts on thousands of workers at supply chain companies in Wichita, the "Air Capital of the World."
Pentagon Advises Members Of Armed Forces Not To Use Home DNA Testing Kits
The Pentagon is advising members of the military to refrain from using home DNA kits. NPR's Air Shapiro talks with Science Magazine's Jennifer Couzin-Frankel about questions on privacy laws surrounding genetic data.
Bethlehem Tourism Reaches Record High As Palestinians See Hope For Peace Dimming
Tourism is at a record high in Bethlehem this Christmas, but the wider economy is in the dumps, and with no prospect for an independent state, Palestinians are expressing record levels of depression.