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.
A federal efficiency team was axed. They were working on one of Trump's goals
The Trump administration is firing some 80 people focused on making government digital services more efficient. Members of the 18F team say they did exactly what the DOGE unit says it's trying to do.
Bowen Yang knows this is his moment
Bowen Yang is being seen more than ever. Most notably as a cast member of Saturday Night Live and in the blockbuster film Wicked. He doesn't take this newfound visibility for granted.
In Trump's second term, this immigration lawyer has seen panic, chaos
NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with immigration attorney Andrea Lino over the course of several weeks, as she saw how President Trump's immigration policies caused panic among her clients.
Ukrainians react to U.S. military aid pause
Ukrainians are reeling over the US suspending military aid, but Kyiv says it can manage for six months as the European Union and UK amp up support.
New survey shows 67% of Americans support same-sex marriage
A new Public Religion Research Institute survey finds an increase in support for marriage equality among people from more conservative backgrounds. But it finds Americans split on transgender rights.
Climate change is bringing different fish to New England — but can fishermen keep up?
Climate change is warming the oceans off the New England coast and bringing new species of fish. This could bring new opportunities for fishermen. But fishermen and regulators are falling behind.
Remembering Carl Dean, partner to Dolly Parton for more than 60 years
Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene."
At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs
the housewares industry were showing off the latest products at the annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week. Behind the scenes, many said Trump's sharp tariffs will likely raise prices.
Canada and Mexico hit back as Trump administration launches trade war
The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on America's two biggest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. Canada hit back with retaliatory tariffs and Mexico promised to follow suit.
What to expect in President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress tonight
President Trump will give an address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here's what to expect. It's the first big speech since his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.