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.
Apple Pulls ToTok App After Report That Emirati Government Uses It For Surveillance
Apple pulled the messaging app ToTok from the app store after The New York Times reported that the app is used for surveillance by the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Sen. Maria Cantwell Discusses Investigation Into Consumer Product Safety Commission
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., about the results of a new Senate investigation into the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Box Of Ballots Found In Texas Could Change Outcome Of Midland Bond Proposal, Again
A $569 million bond proposal to build two high schools in Midland, Texas, failed by 25 votes. After a recount, it passed by eleven votes. Then a box of 820 ballots that weren't tallied was found.
In Haiti, Local Artists Spread The Christmas Spirit During Lull In Protests
A lull in the demonstrations that have rocked Haiti for the last several months has given residents a break from the violence and a chance to get into the Christmas spirit — especially artists.
This Movie Is The Exact Amount Of Time To Spend With Family
Time with family is tough, luckily Martin Scorsese has the perfect movie to pair with family get-togethers. Comedian and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me panelist, Josh Gondelman, explains.
Father Of Woman Killed In Boeing 737 Max Crash Reacts To CEO's Resignation
Boeing's CEO Dennis Muilenburg is resigning. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Stumo, the father of Samya Stumo, who died when a Boeing 737 Max jet crashed in Ethiopia in March.
Report Claims Washington State Lawmaker Participated In Act Of Terrorism
A report claims Washington state lawmaker Matt Shea has ties to right wing domestic terrorism. Shea is calling the report a smear.
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Steps Down As 737 Max Crisis Continues
With Boeing hurdling from one crisis to another with its beleaguered 737 Max jet, the company replaced its CEO on Monday.