The search into Pope Leo's family roots
As soon as Robert Prevost was elevated to pope in May, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team he works with for PBS's Finding Your Roots began digging into the pope's family history.
U.N. Security Council Meets After Missile Launch By North Korea
The United Nations Security Council meets Monday to discuss this weekend's launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
U.S. Immigration Officials Continue To Carry Out Raids
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continued to carry out raids on Monday. Immigrant advocates say this represents a clear departure from the previous administration, but ICE officials have said these are routine enforcement actions.
White House Sends Mixed Messages About Confidence In Michael Flynn
The White House says it is "evaluating the situation' regarding national security adviser Flynn, who may have misled the vice president-elect about his conversation with the Russian ambassador.
Trump Aide: Administration Is 'Evaluating The Situation' With Adviser Flynn
The White House is "evaluating the situation" when it comes to national security adviser Michael Flynn, says spokesman Sean Spicer. Trump, however, declined to endorse Flynn when asked by reporters.
'Wall Street Journal' Editor Defends Trump Coverage At Staff Meeting
The Wall Street Journal's top news executive, Gerard Baker, called an all-staff meeting on Monday to address newsroom concerns. Chief among them: whether the newspaper has been slow to scrutinize Trump adequately. Baker is said to be an admirer of Trump, and the paper's controlling owner, Rupert Murdoch, has become increasingly close to him.
Immigration Lawyer Outlines Complex Debate Over H-1B Visa Program
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ann Cun, an immigration lawyer, about why U.S. citizens are often not the first considered for some tech jobs, what skills foreign workers need to bring, the typical job an H-1B visa holder usually gets.
Nearly 200,000 People Evacuate Near Oroville Dam In California
Nearly 200,000 people have evacuated from communities near the Oroville Dam in northern California. The dam's emergency spillway is damaged, and more storms are expected later this week.
After Missteps, Rumors Of Massive White House Shakeup
President Trump was elected to upend Washington, but in the first few weeks, there have been stumbles and missteps. During the campaign, Trump shook up his staff more than once, and some allies are advising him to do the same now.
Anti-Trump Protesters Take To The Streets Across Mexico
Protesters rallied against Donald Trump's immigration policies in cities across Mexico this weekend. They also called for a boycott of U.S. products in an unusual display of nationalist pride.
