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.
'Washington Post' Urges U.N. To Help Free Reporter Held In Iran
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Washington Post editor Martin Baron for an update on Jason Rezaian's ongoing detainment and trials in Iran.
With U.S.-Cuba Ties Restored, Embargo Leaves Trade Restrictions In Place
Washington, D.C., and Havana may have restored diplomatic ties, but the crippling trade embargo against Cuba is still in place — for now. President Obama has started paving the way to increase the export of agricultural products to Cuba, and to begin exporting construction and telecommunications equipment.
Donald Trump's Remarks On John McCain Question Meaning Of 'War Hero'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with David Greenberg, a professor of history at Rutgers University and a writer for Politico, about how Donald Trump took issue with calling John McCain a "war hero."
Despite Fear Of Bullets, One Pakistani Minority Refuses To Stay Tight-Lipped
In Pakistan, speaking your mind on some issues can cost you your life. But one small minority is refusing to be silenced.
'New Yorker' Article Sparks Upsurge In Earthquake Survival Kit Sales
After a frightening article a few weeks ago in The New Yorker magazine about a potentially devastating earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, there's been a run on survival supplies there. NPR talks to the maker of survival kits about his business.
'Quantum Leap' In Alzheimer's Research Delivers New Understanding
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with David Knopman, vice chair of the Alzheimer's Association's Medical and Scientific Advisory Council, about more effective diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
5 Years Later, Legacy Of Financial Overhaul Still Being Weighed
Republicans are pushing to roll back Dodd-Frank because they say it over-regulates the financial industry and hurts growth. Supporters say it has made banks stronger and the financial system safer.
Investigators Search For Terrorist Link In Chattanooga, Tenn., Shootings
The gunman who killed five people in Chattanooga last week suffered from depression, and drug and alcohol abuse. But investigators have not found strong ties to terrorist groups.