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.
Michigan's High Court Limits The Fees Billed To Defendants
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that local courts cannot charge indiscriminate fees to defendants.
Amazon Raises The Curtain On A Fire Of Its Own
At an unveiling in Seattle, online retail giant Amazon announced its entry into the smartphone market with a new device called "Fire."
In Support For Kurds, Does Turkey Hope For A Redrawn Middle East Map?
One actor with an eye on Iraq's ongoing violence is Turkey. For more on Turkey's complex relationship with Iraq, as well as its interests in Iraqi Kurds, Robert Siegel speaks with Hugh Pope.
In Press Conference, Fed Chair Keeps Things Upbeat — And Vague
The Federal Open Market Committee is announcing changes to its massive bond-purchasing program. The announcement will mark the second news conference of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's tenure.
A World Cup Stunner: Spain Fails To Defend Its Crown
With an upset by Chile Wednesday, defending World Cup champion Spain has been eliminated from this year's tournament.
As Death Count Rises, Health Officials Work To Stem Ebola's Spread
The World Health Organization is reporting that the Ebola virus has yet to be contained in West Africa. It's one of the largest Ebola outbreaks in decades.
The Specter Of Iraq Haunts The Political Life Of Barack Obama
From his time as an Illinois state senator to his role as U.S. commander in chief, President Obama's political life has been defined by the issue of Iraq — and not necessarily because he wanted it to.
In Brazil, Predictions Of Doom And Gloom Give Way To Minor Annoyances
Brazil's World Cup preparation endured some heavy criticism leading up to the games. Stadiums were still under construction, Internet connections were sketchy and transportation faced major challenges. A week into the tournament, NPR's Russell Lewis has traveled to three airports and three cities so far. He talks to Melissa Block about what has worked and what remains a challenge.
Supreme Court Rules Against Gun 'Straw Purchases'
In a major victory for gun control groups, the justices upheld by a 5-4 vote a federal ban on one person buying a gun for another.
Album Review: 'While You Were Sleeping'
Singer-songwriter Jose James' music lives at the intersection of jazz harmony, pop songcraft and hip-hop rhythm.
