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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.
Hey, Hey, It's 50 Years Of The Monkees!
Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard wrote a song for The Monkees' new album, titled Good Times! NPR's Stephen Thompson shares "Me & Magdalena" with All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro.
Bayer Makes $62 Billion Play For Monsanto
by Jim Zarroli
Germany's Bayer corporation says Monsanto is worth $62 billion. That works out to a 37 percent premium over Monsanto's stock price from a few days ago. Bayer is sending a signal it is serious about taking over Monsanto, and it's willing to take on a lot of debt in order to do so.
Viacom CEO Files Lawsuit In Corporate War With Sumner Redstone
by David Folkenflik
A corporate soap opera involving the CEO of Viacom and the company's single largest shareholder intensified Monday and appears headed to a courtroom.
General Election Polls Show Tightening Race Between Trump, Clinton
Polling shows a tightening race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in head-to-head matchups. Bernie Sanders shows more strength against Trump in such polls, but there are important caveats.
As Primary Drags On, Sanders Supporters Grow More Opposed To Clinton
by Tamara Keith
As Bernie Sanders fights on against Hillary Clinton, he has some goals short of the nomination in sight, while his supporters remain relatively reluctant to support Clinton.
Beyond Scandalous Selfies: Documenting Anthony Weiner's Downfall
by NPR Staff
A new documentary shows the rise and fall of the former congressman with unimaginable access. Co-directors Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg explain how they got the story.
Teaching The Intangibles: How To Ingrain 'Grit' In Students
Author Paul Tough's book, Helping Children Succeed, lays out what he calls the tools for helping children succeed, particularly through attributes like perseverance and grit.
Clinton And Trump Face Off On The Matter Of Gun Violence
Hillary Clinton took on Donald Trump over the issue of guns at an event hosted by the Trayvon Martin Foundation in Florida on Saturday night. Now, Trump is defending his position.
With Drought The New Normal In The West, States Scramble To Prepare
As the Colorado River dries out, the seven states that rely on this body of water risk water scarcity. Colorado state historian Patty Limerick discusses preparations for water scarcity in the West.
E.O. Wilson Goes To Washington
by Andrea Seabrook
The Pulitzer Prize winner, who's known as the "father of biodiversity," is a scientific superstar. But now he's trying to convince Congress to set aside half the earth as wilderness.