Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Reince Priebus: GOP 'In Much Better Shape' Than 4 Years Ago
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, about what the primaries say about the party compared to 2012.
Apple To Fight Court Order To Break Into San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone
Apple says it will oppose a federal court order to assist the Justice Department in unlocking an iPhone used by one of two attackers who killed 14 office workers in San Bernardino, Calif.
Apple Challenges Use Of All Writs Act In Order To Unlock Attacker's iPhone
It may seem a little strange the All Writs Act of 1789 has been applied to a privacy and encryption case in 2016. NPR has a look at this 227-year-old law.
Democratic Candidates Look To Capture Diverse Base In Nevada
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political analyst Jon Ralston ahead of the Nevada Democratic caucuses this weekend.
Afghanistan Remains Profoundly Corrupt After U.S. Invasion, Report Finds
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sayed Ikram Afzali, executive director of Integrity Watch Afghanistan, about the report released Wednesday about the corruption in Afghanistan and how it contributes to violent conflicts there.
Republicans Back Away From Initial Calls To Block Obama Supreme Court Nominee
The fight over who will nominate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's successor intensified Tuesday after President Obama said he intended to nominate the next justice. But on Wednesday, Senate Republicans seemed to back away from initial calls for the next president to name Scalia's successor.
