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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.
'Washington Post' Reporter Explores How Pop Culture Influences Views Of Police
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Washington Post reporter Alyssa Rosenberg, who has written a series for the paper about how Hollywood and pop culture has influenced the way the public perceives police.
Researchers Say They've Found A Bit Of Fossilized Dinosaur Brain
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
'Falsettos' Still Resonates In Changed Social Landscape
by Jeff Lunden
When Falsettos first premiered in 1981, this frank, funny musical about gay, Jewish life in New York City was covering new territory. Now a revival is in the works, but will it still feel resonant in an age where gay rights have become mainstream?
Hispanic Voters Key In Deciding Nevada's Tight Senate Race
by Ailsa Chang
Control of the Senate will come down to just a handful of races, and Nevada is the only seat Republicans have a real chance of flipping. Three-term Republican Sen. Joe Heck is running almost even with Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto. The race could come down to Hispanic voters, and Heck has tried to distance himself from Trump.
Michelle Obama Appears With Hillary Clinton In North Carolina
by Asma Khalid
First Lady Michelle Obama has been one of Hillary Clinton's top surrogates on the campaign trail. They appeared together in North Carolina Thursday afternoon.
Solitary Confinement Methods Often Lead To Violence At Lewisburg Prison
by Joseph Shapiro
The United States Penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa., is one of the toughest, most violent prisons in America, where inmate-on-inmate assaults are common — and sometimes deadly.
Chronicle of Philanthropy List Reveals Striking Change In Charity Landscape
by Noel King
Each year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy publishes a list of the biggest charities in the U.S. This year, there has been a change in the No. 1 spot that philanthropy watchers call "stunning."