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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.
Star Player's Injury Prompts Calls To Tighten NBA Rules
by Tom Goldman
An injury to a star player following an aggressive defensive play has changed the tenor of the NBA playoffs. An uproar has ensued over whether the move was intentional and whether the league should tighten its rules.
GOP Rep. James Comer Reacts To Calls For Comey Memos
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kentucky Rep. James Comer, a Republican on the House Oversight Committee, about the memos written by former FBI Director James Comey.
Lawmakers Issue Requests For Comey's Memo Regarding Flynn Investigation
by Geoff Bennett
Congressional Republicans are saying investigations into President Trump's alleged actions with regard to the FBI should be given the time and space they require. Some suggest Trump — neither an experienced politician nor an attorney — simply did not understand the implications of his conversation with former Director James Comey. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee joined the Senate Intelligence and House Oversight Committees requesting copies of Comey's memo.
Lawmakers Respond To Reports Trump Asked Comey To End Flynn Probe
by Scott Horsley
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to reports that say former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to end the investigation into Michael Flynn.
White House Denies Reports Trump Asked Comey To Drop Flynn Probe
by Carrie Johnson
Multiple reports say that former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Trump's Disclosure To Russian Officials Threatens To Alienate Intelligence Community
Following the reports that President Trump discussed classified information with Russian representatives, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with CIA veteran Paul Pillar about how the intelligence community is reacting.
Fatal Shooting Of Journalist Highlights Rising Violence In Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
Violence in Mexico is on the rise. It's now considered the second most deadly country in the world, after Syria. The cause is complicated, but involves shifting power struggles among drug cartels and organized crime. On Monday, assailants shot dead one of Mexico's most prominent journalists.
GOP Rep. Jim Banks On Reports That Trump Asked Comey To Stop Flynn Probe
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks about reports President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to stop the investigation into his former national security adviser.