After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
NPR's Scott Detrow visits the Basilica where Pope Francis has been laid to rest.
Music News: Chris Cornell's Death, Fall Of PWR BTTM
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
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
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
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.
Promposals: When Teens Compete For Most Extravagant Prom Invitation
At some schools, the major prom event is not the vote for king and queen — it's the contest for the most extravagant invitation. Youth Radio reporter Natalie Bettendorf brings us inside the world of "promposals" in Berkeley, Calif.
Presidential Travel Comes With Significant Logistical Challenges
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Johanna Maska, CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc. She was director of press advance for President Obama and talks about the logistics involved for a multi-country presidential trip.
White House Remains On Defensive After Week Of Controversy
It's been a whirlwind week in Washington. Since President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last week, we've learned that the president shared classified intelligence with the Russians, Comey wrote a memo detailing the president's request for an end to the Michael Flynn investigation and the deputy attorney general appointed a special prosecutor to investigate Russian involvement in the 2016 election.
Roger Ailes, Founder Of 'Fox News,' Dies At 77
Roger Ailes, the founding visionary of Fox News who propelled it to great profits and ratings but resigned in disgrace last summer, has died at 77.
