Catholics at Villanova University, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass
Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who helped end the Cold War, has died
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who played a pivotal role in the end of the Cold War, has died at the age of 91 in Moscow.
Heavy rain and flooding leave Jackson, Miss., residents without running water
Around 160,000 people in and around Mississippi's capital Jackson lack access to running water. Morning Edition Host Leila Fadel talks about it with Associated Press reporter Michael Goldberg.
A former U.S. special forces translator reflects on the fall of Kabul
An Afghan American naval reservist and non-profit founder reflects on the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, one year later.
Beef prices are down right now. But that may not last
Steak prices have decreased as meatpackers processed more beef. But drought-stricken cattle ranchers are having to cut their herds, which is likely to lead to higher beef prices in the future.
Man breaks Guinness record for longest journey by pumpkin boat
Duane Hansen grew an 800 pound pumpkin, hollowed it out and paddled it down the Mississippi river.
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols' remains are headed for the stars
A rocket company is carrying some of her ashes and the remains of at least three others associated with the show to space on the Enterprise Flight.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is on a risky mission in Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former International Atomic Energy Agency official Olli Heinonen (OH-lee HAY-noh-nen) about the IAEA mission to Ukraine to inspect Europe's largest nuclear plant.
Ukraine wants the EU to ban Russian tourists
The European Union is being asked to join member countries along the Russian border and reject tourist travel by Russians.
Republican politicians are critical of Biden's voluntary farm conservation plans
Voluntary conservation is embraced by some farmers who get payments. But some governors are comparing the Biden administration's new plan to step up conservation goals to a government takeover.
New England has been suffering from frequent droughts all summer
New England is experiencing more frequent droughts, which threaten farmers, deplete water supplies, and increase the risk of wildfires. This summer's been a tough one.
This Massachusetts startup wants to track your sweat
We've got any number of devices we can strap to our bodies to track our footsteps, heart rate, and sleep patterns. Next up, possibly — sweat monitoring for precision rehydration and worker safety.