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.
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.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Demands Explanation After Immigration Raids
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued a letter demanding an explanation for hundreds of arrests in immigration raids. Hispanic Caucus chair Michelle Lujan Grisham talks about the next steps.
Late Playwright, August Wilson, Nominated For Academy Awards For 'Fences'
Constanza Romero Wilson speaks about continuing the legacy of her late husband, playwright August Wilson. His play-turned-film Fences, is nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Monk Spreads Buddhist Philosophy With 140-Character Tweets
Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim became Twitter-famous with his tweets about faith and mindfulness. His book, a compilation of tweets, went viral in South Korea, and the American edition is out now.
Grammy Awards: Here's A Preview Before Tonight's Show
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards are tonight. NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson gives us a preview of what to expect.
People Will Be Talking About The 'Knesset' As Israel's Prime Minister Meets Trump
Shmuel Rosner, a conservative journalist and International New York Times columnist talks about "Knesset," as President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepare to meet.