Catholics at Villanova University, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass
Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.
UK Decides British Companies Can No Longer Buy From Huawei
The UK government has decided that British telecom companies can no longer buy equipment from Huawei, the controversial Chinese telecom giant, for development of 5G beginning next year.
U.S. Rule Blocking Some International Students Gets Pushback
A hearing Tuesday may decide the fate of international students after it was announced that they would be prohibited from being in the U.S. if their schools only had online classes this fall.
Why Racial Discrimination Allegations In France Can Be Hard To Prove
Young men who look Black or Arab are 20 times more likely to be stopped by French police, according to the country's human rights ombudsman. A class action lawsuit is challenging police brutality.
'Unprecedented Demand' Slows Results From Some Coronavirus Labs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Adm. Brett Giroir, an assistant secretary of health, who's in charge of the federal testing response. People being tested for COVID-19 report delays in getting results.
South China Sea Once Again Becomes A Dangerous Military Flashpoint
The U.S. is calling China's claims over the South China Sea illegal. Experts fear growing U.S.-China tensions raise the possibility of military conflict.
Pandemic Forces Famed New Orleans Restaurant To Close
NPR's Noel King talks to Ian McNulty, who covers New Orleans food culture, about K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, an iconic restaurant in the city's French Quarter, announcing it will close permanently.
China Announces Sanctions Against U.S. Lawmakers Including Rep. Smith
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey about sanctions against U.S. officials by China. The sanctions are in response to U.S. sanctions against Chinese officials.
British Pub Uses Electric Fence To Enforce Social Distancing Rules
The Star Inn in Cornwall put down yellow tape on the floor, and then the owner added an electric fence. He told CNN it seems more effective than rope or a chain. He says the fence is not turned on.
Pandemic Reaches All Parts of The Globe Including Underwater
The global coronavirus crisis has lead to a decline in ship traffic around the world, which means the oceans are quieter. That could be providing some relief to whales and other marine mammals.
As Coronavirus Cases Surge In California, The State Takes A Step Back
Los Angeles and San Diego public schools announced on Monday that they will be starting the school year remote-only in August as coronavirus cases rise in Southern California.
In Serizawa's 'Inheritors,' Family Reflects On Trauma Of War
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Japanese writer Asako Serizawa about her book of short stories that revolve around the trauma of World War II. The O. Henry Prize-winning author's book is: Inheritors.