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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.
Golfer Phil Mickelson Is Named In Insider Trading Case
by Jim Zarroli
U.S. officials say the former chairman of Dean Foods passed inside information to famed gambler Billy Walters, who then tipped off Mickelson. The SEC wants Mickelson to turn over $931,000.
For John Holland, Breaking Into The NBA Came Down To One Shot
by Uri Berliner
The odds are stacked against any minor league basketball player trying to make the NBA. But one remarkable, contested shot helped pave the way for a player named John Holland.
Donald Trump Likely Driving Latino Voter Registration Surge In California
by Audie Cornish
California is seeing a surge of voter registrations among Latinos, including a number of voters who have become American citizens specifically to vote. Some have attributed this trend to Donald Trump's run for president.
Congress Agrees On Plan To Help Puerto Rico Restructure $70 Billion Debt
by Greg Allen
After months of negotiation, Republicans and Democrats in Congress have agreed on a plan to help Puerto Rico deal with its crushing $70 billion debt. It sets up a control board to investigate the U.S. territory's murky financial picture and restructure its debt payments to creditors.
Southern Lawmakers Lead Fight Over Funding To Combat Zika Virus
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia about the need for congressional funding to prevent the Zika virus from spreading in the U.S. The Florida delegation sees this as a national emergency.
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
by Tara Haelle
People have been wrapping babies tightly in blankets just about forever. An analysis of existing data found that swaddling is safe if babies are put to bed on their backs.
Hollywood Stars Speak Out In Effort To Combat Gender Pay Gap
by Elizabeth Blair
Actress Robin Wright made a splash when she revealed that it was only by threatening to go public that she was able to negotiate her House of Cards salary to be the same as that of her male co-star. Pay equity in Hollywood isn't a new issue, but getting around it by sharing salary information might be a new way to combat it.
Egyptian Officials Continue Investigation Into EgyptAir Crash
by Emily Harris
Egyptian officials are urging the world to await facts before concluding what brought down a Cairo-bound airliner. But families and the public clamor for news about another Egyptian aviation incident.
Wyoming School District Stalls On Transgender Student Policy
by Aaron Schrank
No schools in Wyoming have a policy protecting transgender students. In Laramie, the district has been working to formulate one. But amid national debate, that local policy may be stalled.