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.
Movie Review: 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker'
The third movie in the third trilogy of the scrappy little space-opera-that-could — Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — opened this weekend.
French Support For Roman Polanski Wanes
Roman Polanski's new film is called J'Accuse. It's about the notorious miscarriage of French justice that was the Dreyfus Affair. But some are asking about Polanski's own reckoning with justice.
'The Suspect' Co-Author On The FBI's Misguided Investigation Into Richard Jewell
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kent Alexander, former federal prosecutor and co-author of the new book, The Suspect, about the FBI's investigation into Richard Jewell and how it resonates today.
Why Author J.K. Rowling Is Facing Backlash From LGBTQ Activists
Author J.K. Rowling, known best for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism over her support for a researcher who says there's no such thing as a transgender person.
Are States Purging Or Cleaning Voter Registration Rolls?
Several states are removing voters from their rolls in preparation for the 2020 elections. Critics say voters are being unfairly "purged" but states say they're "cleaning up" the lists.
Polls Show Sanders Is The Top Democratic Presidential Candidate For Latino Voters
Part of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' resiliency this campaign cycle is because of his popularity with Latinos. Polling indicates Sanders is the preferred candidate for a plurality of Latinos.
Scenes From The International Desk: A Surprising Force In Taiwanese Politics
There's a surprising force shaping Taiwanese politics — an alleged mobster who spent years in U.S. federal prison. He talks about how his time in U.S. prison brought him closer to Beijing.
Tokyo Court Delivers Landmark Ruling On Sexual Assault Case
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Motoko Rich, Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times, about a landmark ruling in a Tokyo court and what it means for the country's #MeToo movement.
New Report Shows That An Alarming Number Of Children Are Being Poisoned By Opioids
A new study finds that children are being poisoned by opioids, and a growing number of them in recent years are ending up in pediatric ICUs for lifesaving procedures.
'Bombshell' Tells The Story Of Sexual Harassment Allegations At Fox News
The new movie Bombshell tells the story of former Fox News anchors Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly accusing then-Fox CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, which eventually led to his ouster.