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After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow visits the Basilica where Pope Francis has been laid to rest.
Students At Puerto Rico's Largest University Continue Strike Amid Shutdown
Amid a financial crisis, the Puerto Rican government has proposed cutting nearly $500 million from the university's budget. Students and faculty say it would cripple the leading institution.
Eddie N. Williams, Leader Of Washington's First Black Think Tank, Dies at 84
by Michel Martin
Eddie N. Williams, who spent three decades running the first black think tank in Washington, has died at the age of 84.
How The Latest Political News Is Being Perceived By Conservatives
National Review columnist Mona Charen, former radio host Charlie Sykes and Washington Examiner White House correspondent Sarah Westwood discuss how conservative circles reacted to this week's news.
Sweden Drops Rape Charges Against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Maddy Savage for the latest in the story that rape charges have been dropped against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Sweden.
Music News: Chris Cornell's Death, Fall Of PWR BTTM
by Jacob Ganz
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to NPR Music Senior Editor Jacob Ganz about death, sexual assault allegations, a failed music festival and the crossover hit at the top of the charts.
Week In Politics: Fallout Continues Over Firing Of FBI Director Comey
NPR's Ari Shapiro joins regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times to review the week in political news, namely the ongoing fallout over the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump Embarks On First Overseas Trip Without Naming New FBI Director
by Scott Horsley
President Trump embarks on his first overseas trip without naming a new pick to replace fired FBI Director James Comey. One candidate for the job, former Sen. Joe Lieberman, is drawing mixed reviews.
In New York City, Russian Americans Support Trump Despite Recent Scandals
by Kirk Siegler
New York City's Brighton Beach neighborhood has one of the highest concentrations of Russian Americans in the U.S., and support for President Trump there is unwavering despite the recent scandals.
New Orleans Mayor Delivers Remarks At Removal Of Confederate Statue
by Laine Kaplan-Levenson
In New Orleans, the last of four Confederate statues is scheduled to come down Friday. This one is of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. While some statues have been taken away in the dark of night, this removal is scheduled for daylight, and Mayor Mitch Landrieu is expected to mark the event with a speech.