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.
Financial Trades By 2 Regional Fed Bank Presidents Draw Ethics Complaints
The Federal Reserve is reviewing its ethics policies following criticism that two regional bank presidents actively traded stocks and real estate assets during the pandemic.
News Brief: Booster Shots, Trump Loyalists Subpoenaed, White House Quad Summit
The CDC director endorses booster shots for at-risk workers. The House panel probing the Jan. 6 attack issues subpoenas to four ex-Trump officials. The U.S. hosts a summit that will talk about China.
An Enormous Replica Of The Moon Rolls Away From Celebration In China
In a video, the giant balloon towers over cars and trees as it cruises down the road. It's not clear how, or if, the two guys chasing the moon in the video managed to get it back.
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is Sparking A Gender Debate In Silicon Valley
The debate: Why have male CEOs, who promised the moon and failed, not been prosecuted? Holmes faces possible prison time over fraud charges tied to her former blood-testing company Theranos.
Sian Proctor's History Making Trip As The First Black Female Spacecraft Pilot
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Sian Proctor, who made history as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft as part of the all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission.
The United Nations Warns People In Ethiopia's Tigray Region Face Famine
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Associated Press reporter Cara Anna about the humanitarian situation in Tigray — the war-torn region of Ethiopia where people are facing famine.
A Pfizer Booster Is Authorized For People 65+ Or At High-Risk For COVID
The Food and Drug Administration gave the OK for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for anyone 65 or older or at high risk for severe disease. People whose work puts them at risk will also be eligible.
How Goats Are Being Used To Prevent Wildfires In Ireland
Hills in Ireland are covered in a dry shrub called gorse that is responsible for many of the fires there. Goats love to eat gorse.