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.
Songs that make the movies and vice versa
There are some songs that are synonymous with - or are perhaps more famous than - the movies they accompany.
Canada's Liberal Party chooses next leader. How is Trump shaping the race?
Canada's liberal party votes for a new leader - to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
As spring nears, lambing season is upon us
It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.
Intensifying violence tests new Syrian government
In Syria, fighting is intensifying as clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad have left hundreds of people dead.
One Texan's quest to create a state-wide hiking trail
Texas isn't best seen from behind the steering wheel, but through shades, wearing hiking shoes on a walking trail. Now a Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx.
Missouri faces the prospect of Medicaid cuts
The prospect of Medicaid cuts by Congress are sending a chill through Republican and Democratic-led states, where millions of people could lose medical coverage or states might have to cut other services.
Dolly Parton honors late husband with new song, 'If You Hadn't Been There'
Dolly Parton's late husband, Carl Dean, died this week. He inspired some of her biggest songs, including a new one. "If You Hadn't Been There" is Parton's ode to Dean and their six decades together.