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.
Judge Suspends Britney Spears' Dad From Her Conservatorship
In a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Britney Spears achieved a goal years in the making: life without her father Jamie Spears as conservator of her estate — controlling her fortune and finances.
Iowa Town Breaks Guinness Record For Most Pancakes Served In A Day
People in Centerville broke the record for the most pancakes served at a single time by serving 14,000 flapjacks in one day. All of the pancakes had to be at least 5 inches in diameter.
Danish Museum Pays Artist $84,000. He Sends 2 Blank Canvases
Artist Jens Haaning says the blank canvases make up a new work of art — titled Take the Money and Run — that he calls a commentary on poor wages. The museum wants the money back.
It's Been 5 Decades Since 'Soul Train' Was First Nationally Syndicated
NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.
Gene-Editing Experiment Improves Sight In Patients With Impaired Vision
For the first time, scientists are reporting they restored vision to people blinded by a rare genetic disorder by infusing the revolutionary gene-editing technique directly into cells inside the body.
Financial Markets Are Nervous The Government Could Default On Its Debts
Senate Republicans once again blocked an effort to increase the government's borrowing authority, raising the risk of an unprecedented federal default in less than three weeks.
House Hearing Will Pick Up Where Senate Panel Left Off On Afghan Withdrawal
NPR's Noel King speaks to GOP Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a veteran of Afghanistan, about Wednesday's House hearing on the Afghan withdrawal.
The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Gets A Hearing In The House
Top U.S. military officials will testify Wednesday before a House committee on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. On Tuesday, there were sharp exchanges during similar questioning by senators.
Britney Spears Will Be Back In Court Over Her Conservatorship
A judge could rule whether Britney Spears' father will be removed as conservator of her estate. In June, Spears revealed she's had no control over her finances or personal life for the past 13 years.
Fan Of Spaghetti? You May Want To Visit Eminem's Detroit Restaurant
The idea for the restaurant — Mom's Spaghetti — is centered on the Detroit rapper's lyrics from "Lose Yourself." Eminem has been popping up in local TV ads for the eatery this week.