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.
CDC Director Walensky Overrules Advisers On Boosters For At-Risk Workers
Walensky made a recommendation that CDC advisers rejected — giving a third shot to at-risk workers such as those in the health care industry. Her decision sides with what the FDA recommended.
White House, House Democrats Agree On A Framework To Pay For Their Spending Plan
House leaders on Thursday announced an agreement with the White House on a loose framework for how they will pay for their spending package. No specifics were announced about the framework.
Secretary Of State Blinken's Busy Week Of Diplomacy: U.N. And Quad Summits
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his first U.N. General Assembly, returning to Washington in time for the first in-person Quad summit, a diplomatic group aimed at China.
Defining T. Rex Album Came Out The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming
NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary remembering other events in 1971. The band T. Rex overhauled their musical style and released Electric Warrior, an album that became the cornerstone of glam rock.
Daniel Craig Is Appointed An Honorary Commander By The Royal Navy
James Bond is also a commander in the Royal Navy. To mark the end of actor Daniel Craig's 15 years of portraying the secret agent on screen, he was given the honorary title.
A New York Metropolitan Opera First: Performing A Work By A Black Composer
Terence Blanchard will become the first Black composer to put on a show at the Metropolitan Opera in the institution's 138 year history. Blanchard's Fire Shut Up In My Bones will be performed.
Members Of Quad Summit Will Discuss Ways To Counter China's Rise
President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan, Australia and India at the White House on Friday. The four key democracies are teaming up to counter China, which is also a major trading partner.
House Panel Investigating Jan. 6 Attacks Subpoenaed 4 Former Trump Officials
The House select committee which is investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas to four former Trump administration officials. More could be on the way.
Bipartisan Negotiations On Capitol Hill Failed To Produce A Police Overhaul Bill
NPR's A Martínez talks to Rep. Karen Bass about bipartisan efforts on police reform that essentially ended. Bass authored the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed the House in March.
The Department Of Justice Monitors For Partisan State Election Audits
As GOP lawmakers in Arizona reviewed the 2020 election results, the Justice Department cautioned them to follow federal law. It is part of a broader federal effort to protect the right to vote.
A Firefighter Reminisces About A Girl He Rescued Nearly 30 Years Ago
In this week's StoryCorps, a Los Angeles firefighter talks about a girl he rescued from a burning building 28 years ago.Audio produced for Morning Edition by Barry Gordemer.