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.
California's Eviction Moratorium Ends On Thursday
The law has kept people from falling into homelessness during the pandemic. But many say rental assistance money has been hard to access.
Week 3 Of The 'El Tiny' Takeover: Bachata And Reggaeton Musicians
For National Hispanic Heritage Month, NPR's Tiny Desk Home Concert Series is showcasing some of the best acts in Latin music. A preview of what's in store for this week.
Disney World Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
This week in 1971, Disney World opened to visitors. Walt Disney secretly acquired 40 square miles of land and unveiled his plans that would reshape the theme park industry and central Florida.
Northern California Has Been Hit With A Startling Increase Of Wildfire Smoke
Northern California has seen dramatic increases in wildfire smoke in recent years. An investigation from the California Newsroom collaborative shows it is affecting rural schools in particular.
Ski Areas Are Struggling To Find Employees For The Upcoming Season
With vaccinations on the rise, ski resorts are hoping for much more normal operations this winter. But they're having to get creative to find workers.
Fumio Kishida Will Be Japan's Next Prime Minister
The new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party will be the country's next prime minister. The current prime minister is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office in September.
Soccer Team From Moldova Defeats Hard-To-Beat Real Madrid
Nearly everyone thought Real Madrid would easily beat the Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspo. Surprise! Moldovan's win is considered one of the biggest upsets in recent Champions League history.
Children Under 12 Could Be A Step Closer To A COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
NPR's A Martinez talks to Sarah Ash Combs, an attending physician at Children's National Hospital in D.C., about what's at stake with Pfizer submitting its COVID-19 vaccine data for kids ages 5-11.
How Has U.S. Foreign Policy Changed Over The Years? The Answer May Surprise You
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to veteran diplomat Richard Haass, who argues Biden's foreign policy doesn't differ that much from Trump's or Obama's. Haass calls it "the post-post-Cold War era."
News Brief: Afghan Withdrawal Testimony, Japan's Next Leader, Proud Boys' Ambitions
Military officials return to Capitol Hill for more on the Afghan withdrawal. Fumio Kishida will be Japan's next prime minister. Despite arrests, the far-right Proud Boys haven't gone away.
Will Congress' Spending Plan Include A Lifeline To Uninsured Americans?
Two million Americans are uninsured because they live in one of the 12 states that didn't expand Medicaid. About 60% are people of color. Texas has the most uninsured people in the country.