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.
New Zealander Wins French Scrabble Title, But Doesn't Speak French
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players, about Nigel Richards' win.
Once Immune To Cord-Cutting, 'King Of Live Sports' Finds Throne Shaken
Even as other channels tried to adapt to a new TV landscape, ESPN seemed to be impervious for one reason: People want to watch sports live. But ESPN has shed 3.2 million subscribers since May 2014.
Examining Hollywood's Pay Disparities
Hollywood's female stars have increasingly been speaking out about being paid less than their male costars. Hollywood Reporter's Matthew Belloni discusses the film industry's pay disparities with NPR's Arun Rath.
Marking 40 Years Since Apollo-Soyuz Mission And The First Handshake In Space
The joint U.S.-Soviet mission was a stepping stone to today's International Space Station.
In Lake Mead, Lower Water Levels Make Exploring B-29 Wreckage Easier
The reservoir outside Las Vegas is home to the wreck of a B-29 bomber that crashed in 1948. The region's drought has lowered water levels so much that scuba divers can now explore the wreck.
Book Review: 'How To Be Drawn,' Terrance Hayes
Poet Tess Taylor reviews Terrance Hayes' collection of poetry, How to be Drawn.
Former President Of Chad Forced To Appear In Court For War Crimes Trial
The imprisoned former president of Chad, Hissene Habre, fueled chaos at a court in Senegal trying him for the deaths of thousands of people during his rule. He dismissed the trial as a masquerade.