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Pope Leo XIV's time in Peru offers a glimpse into his immigration views
by Manuel Rueda
Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop in a small Peruvian city offers the clearest glimpse into his views on immigration.
The North Magnetic Pole Is Shifting East, Fast
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nature reporter Alex Witze about a rapid shift in the Earth's magnetic poles.
Trump's Inaugural Committee Says It Intends To Cooperate With Federal Prosecutors
by Peter Overby
The 2017 inaugural committee burned through far more money than any previous inauguration, Now, it says it will comply with a documents subpoena from federal prosecutors.
Contract Employees Are Still Trying To Recover From Shutdown
by Pam Fessler
A week and a half after the end of the government shutdown, low-income contractors are still trying to recover, while worrying that they might face another shutdown next week.
Alabama Attorney General Says Controversial Police Shooting Was Justified
by Gigi Douban
Alabama's attorney general ruled that a fatal police shooting at a Birmingham-area mall was justified. Police shot and killed a man they incorrectly believed was responsible for a shooting.
Virginia Legislature Continues Working On Bills As Scandals Engulf Top Offices
by Ben Paviour
The Virginia State Capitol operated as if it were business as usual Tuesday, despite dueling scandals engulfing the governor and his lieutenant.
What To Expect From Trump's 2nd State Of The Union Address
by Mara Liasson
President Trump delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, with a showdown over border wall funding ongoing and the 2020 presidential campaign approaching.
What The Latest Trump Tower Documents Say About Trump's Russian Business Interests
New documents published by Buzzfeed on Tuesday give more detail on President Trump's business interests in Moscow. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Buzzfeed reporter Anthony Cormier about the documents.
Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer On What She Wants To Hear During The SOTU
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with freshman lawmaker Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, about the what she and her constituents need to hear from President Trump during his State of the Union address.
Congressional Democrats Say Climate Change Is A Priority As They Control The House
by Rebecca Hersher
Two House committees are holding climate-related hearings on Wednesday. The Democrats are hoping to bring attention to the issue of climate change — an issue that was not a priority for Republicans.