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.
Scalia's Death Brings Supreme Court Into Spotlight Of Presidential Race
The fight over replacing Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is dragging President Obama out of the sidelines and into the center of the presidential race.
George W. Bush Stumps For His Brother In South Carolina
Former President George W. Bush is campaigning for his brother Jeb Bush for the first time this year at a rally Monday night in North Charleston, S.C.
Republicans Seek To Block Obama From Naming Scalia Successor
The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has the potential to upend the 2016 election. NPR takes a look at what signal the president might send with his choice to succeed Scalia, and how the public might react to Republican leaders vowing to not to confirm anyone.
Pro-Regime Attacks Kill Civilians At Syrian Hospitals
Several Syrian hospitals were hit by airstrikes and missile attacks, throwing more doubts on the chances for a truce plan made by world powers last week.
For Juvenile Offenders, Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door To Parole
A new Supreme Court ruling means thousands of juvenile offenders who were given life without parole could now have a shot at release. Youth Radio's Sayre Quevedo has the story.
Catholic-Protestant Initiative Brings Refugees To Italy On Humanitarian Visas
A Catholic-Protestant initiative is bringing refugees from Lebanon and Morocco to Italy on humanitarian visas to spare them deadly sea crossings. Most are old, sick or women with young children.
Kodak To Revive Storied Super 8 Camera
Kodak is reviving its storied Super 8 camera as a digital-analog hybrid. NPR talks about what made the 8 mm film format such an appealing one, what its return might mean, and whether this relaunch can be successful for Kodak.
Music Review: 'Manman M Se Ginen,' Ram
Ram has been making music for over 20 years. The veteran Haitian band is out with their sixth studio album. Music reviewer Banning Eyre says it's their best work to date.