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.
Ukraine Affair Latest
We have an update on the congressional probe of the Ukraine whistleblower report.
Reading The Ukraine Documents
Some Republicans argue that Americans should read the key documents in the Ukraine matter for themselves and that doing so will exonerate the president.
Celebrating 50 Years Of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'
Spam was at the center of a classic Monty Python sketch, and their association with the forcemeat had an even longer shelf life than the product itself.
Elmo Gets A Talk Show
Elmo is getting a talk show. Sesame Workshop and HBO Max announced a deal for a new slate of Sesame Street programming.
An NPR Mug Mystery
A mystery 16 years in the making. An NPR producer went on the hunt for the namesake of her mug and it took her to some unexpected places.
News Brief: Ukraine Investigation, Iraq Protests, James Franco Sued
We have an update on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, anti-government protests in Iraq continue and actor James Franco is accused of sexually exploiting female former students.
The Baumol Effect And Rising Health Care And Education Costs
For decades, the costs of education and health care have climbed far faster than other goods. The Baumol Effect is an oft-overlooked and underappreciated economic theory that explains why.
On Latest Album, Kelsey Waldon Goes Back Home
Singer and songwriter Kelsey Waldon has known what she wanted to do since middle school. And she's known what she wanted to sound like too: steadfastly rural and progressive.
Former Ukraine Envoy Kurt Volker To Testify On Capitol Hill In Closed-Door Session
House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Mike Quigley, a Democrat, explains what the panel expects to gain from closed-door hearings Thursday with former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker.
Pa. Swing District Voters Hope Impeachment Doesn't Overshadow Other Issues
Despite the occupation with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, voters in one Pennsylvania swing district say they want their leaders focused on issues like health care and education.