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.
A Blind Man Fulfills Mission To Make Legos Accessible For Visually Impaired
Lego announced a new program for downloadable audio and Braille instruction sets for the visually-impaired. One blind Lego enthusiast brought his passion project for accessibility to fruition.
El Salvador, U.S. Reach Deal On Out-Migration
The Trump Administration has inked a deal to help El Salvador with the root causes of out-migration to the US.
FEC Chair: Lack Of Quorum Is 'Completely Unacceptable'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Federal Election Commission chair Ellen Weintraub about the FEC's lack of a quorum and how that might affect the upcoming election cycle.
Greenland Looks To Seize A Spotlight Moment
President Trump's failed bid to buy Greenland has drawn an unusual degree of attention to the island. Greenlanders now are wondering how best to use this moment.
Barbershop: Dave Chappelle's Controversial New Special
NPR's Michel Martin discusses Dave Chappelle's controversial new Netflix special with The Ringer's Alison Herman, The New York Post's Maureen Callahan, and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans.
Day Of Peaceful Demonstrations In Hong Kong Ends Violently
Another weekend of protests in Hong Kong began peacefully, but by day's end turned violent.
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U.S. Faces Challenges In Managing Tensions Between South Korea And Japan
South Korea's pull-out from an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan has the U.S. alarmed that its alliances in Asia are crumbling. But the alliances are seen very differently by each country.
What Cities On Florida's Eastern Coast Can Do To Prepare For Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian heads for the eastern Florida coast, NPR's Ailsa Chang checks in with the mayor of Panama City, Fla., — which was devastated last October when Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle.
How Gamergate Became A Template For Malicious Action Online
An anonymous harassment campaign against women in video game development and journalism began five years ago. Eventually known as Gamergate, it became a template for malicious action online.
After 150 Years Serving Youngstown's Community, 'The Vindicator' Will Stop Publishing
In Youngstown, Ohio, The Vindicator stops publication on Saturday after 150 years, signaling one more gut punch to a struggling city. With a news desert, who will guard the civic henhouse?