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.
British Labour MP Rachael Maskell On Johnson's Decision To Suspend Parliament Early
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with British Labour MP Rachael Maskell about the Queen's approval of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's request to suspend Parliament, limiting time to make a deal on Brexit.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Will Suspend Parliament Early In September
U.K. lawmakers exploded with anger Wednesday as the country's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, announced he would be suspending parliament in early September, limiting time to make a deal on Brexit.
Hurricane Dorian Strengthens As It Gets Closer To Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
On Wednesday Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a category 1 hurricane. The storm is close to both the eastern edges of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cummins CEO Discusses How U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Engine Manufacturer
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Tom Linebarger, CEO of American engine-maker Cummins, about the cumulative impacts of the ever-escalating U.S.-China trade war.
Laura Cumming Explores Her Mother's Brief Disappearance In 'Five Days Gone'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Laura Cumming about her new book Five Days Gone, an exploration of her mother's brief disappearance as a child and the web of secrets surrounding it.
Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.
Drug Firms Accused Of Fueling Opioid Crisis In Talks To Reach Legal Settlements
Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other drug firms accused of fueling the nation's opioid epidemic are in talks trying to reach legal settlements that could reach tens of billions of dollars.
USWNT Star Carli Lloyd Invited To Play In NFL Pre-Season Game
USWNT soccer star Carli Lloyd was invited to play in an NFL pre-season game after nailing a 55-yard field goal during a Philadelphia Eagles practice.
Trump Wants Russia Back In The G-7, But Several Senators Say It Doesn't Belong
President Trump wants Russia back in the group of leading democracies — the G-7. But members say Russia hasn't earned its return to the group. Several senators have written to Trump to oppose him.