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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 Oil And Gas Industry Is Booming, But Operators Worry About Slowdown Amid Shutdown
by Cooper McKim
One industry that's been a key supporter of President Trump is no fan of the federal shutdown. Oil and gas drilling is booming, but much of it is on federal land and some worry about a slowdown.
Government Shutdown Causes Slowdown In Scientific Research
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Keith Seitter, executive director of the American Meteorological Society, about the absence of federal scientists slows down life-saving research.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reacts To Trump's Address
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about President Trump's remarks on Tuesday.
Trump Threatens To Cut California's FEMA Funding For Wildfire Relief
by Kirk Siegler
After California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed millions in new spending on wildfire prevention, President Trump threatened to cut all the state's FEMA funds because of its forest management policies.
How 'Project Birmingham' Spread Misinformation In The 2017 Alabama Senate Election
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg about a group called Project Birmingham that spread misinformation in the 2017 Alabama Senate election.
Phoenix Police Collect DNA Samples After Patient In Vegetative State Gives Birth
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Arizona Republic reporter Stephanie Innes about a Phoenix patient, who gave birth while in a vegetative state, and the following investigation.
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds Discusses Ongoing Government Shutdown
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., about the ongoing partial government shutdown and the Senate GOP's meeting with President Trump on Wednesday.
How Migrants In Reynosa, Mexico Are Reacting To Trump's Speech
by Carrie Kahn
President Trump heads to McAllen, Texas, on Thursday as part of his border wall campaign. Across the border is one of Mexico's most dangerous cities that receives many people deported from the U.S.
What Changes At The Justice Department Will Mean For The Russia Investigation
by Carrie Johnson
As William Barr meets with senators on Capitol hill, it's clear the guard is changing at the Justice Department. But what does that mean for the Russia investigation?
Why The Blueprint For K-Pop Actually Came From Japan
by Naomi Gingold
Japanese boy band SMAP and its powerful agency, Johnny's Entertainment, are largely responsible for creating the K-pop model. Even though SMAP broke up, its influence is still being felt.