The world waits as cardinals work to choose the next pope
The world is watching the Vatican on Thursday as 133 cardinals work to choose which of them will be the next pope.
Instagram CEO to testify at Senate hearing on potential dangers for young users
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee — ahead of Wednesday's hearing on the impact of Instagram on kids.
Do vaccines stop infections from the omicron variant? Early results are released
Preliminary data out of South Africa suggest COVID vaccines are much less effective at stopping infection from the omicron variant, but there's hope the vaccines will protect against severe disease.
Digital tools can preserve historic sites threatened by the effects of climate change
The historic city of St. Augustine, Fla., is battling rising seas to protect its heritage and tourism dollars. But it's also making a digital record of its artifacts in case they are lost.
A church retreat center is offering hope to victims of natural disasters in Canada
The Canadian province of British Columbia experienced a series of natural disasters this year. People displaced by these two events are now living together at a place called Camp Hope.
Vermont Christmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with demand
Christmas tree farmers in Vermont are not alone — there is high demand amid a nationwide Christmas tree shortage and record high prices.
The U.S. warns Russia not to take military action against Ukraine
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Dmitri Trenin of the Carnegie Moscow Center about President Biden warning Vladimir Putin that he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine.
Buck O'Neil is finally getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, the late Negro Leagues first baseman, manager and Major League Baseball coach, had been overlooked for past induction — a point of contention for a long time.
News brief: Biden-Putin call, Instagram hearing, Glenn Foster dies in custody
The U.S. warns Russia it will face tough sanctions if it invades Ukraine. What is Instagram doing to keep its youngest users safe? A former NFL player died in police custody Monday in Alabama.
Just in time for the holiday season: cookie-flavored wine
Oreo Thins has partnered with Barefoot wine to create a cookie-flavored wine this season. It's called Barefoot x Oreo Thins Red Blend, and will be available starting Thursday.
NPR's history podcast 'Throughline': Nikole Hannah-Jones and the 1619 Project
The book associated with The New York Times Magazine initiative, The 1619 Project, has been a best seller. The project aims to reframe the scope of American history through the lens of slavery.
List highlights the most challenging words for newsreaders to pronounce
Among the words on the list from the U.S. Captioning Company, which subtitles TV shows, is omicron, which is the latest coronavirus variant. Along with Eilish, the last name of singer Billie Eilish.