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.
Tech Companies Urge Congress To Help DREAMers
A Senate committee holds a hearing on the fate of DACA recipients. Tech industry insiders say they're not optimistic the Senate will move on a bill. A business coalition pushes alternate strategies.
Paris Residents Reject Mayor's Idea To Rid The City Of Pigeons
The mayor wanted to bring in three falcons and two hawks to scare the pigeons off. About 20,000 people have signed a petition to keep the birds of prey away.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Tom Petty Dies At 66
Singer-songwriter Tom Petty's songs celebrated defiance and a strong-will — such as: "Refugee," "American Girl," "Breakdown," and "Won't Back Down."
Supreme Court To Weigh In On Extreme Partisan Gerrymandering
At issue is drawing state legislative and congressional districts to maximize and perpetuate the power of the incumbent party. Is there any constitutional limit to leveraging that partisan advantage?
Young Las Vegas Woman, Like Others, Ran To Escape Shooter
Steve Inskeep talks to Nicole Ruffino, a Las Vegas resident who went to Sunday's country music concert with friends. She was there when the shooting began and describes what it was like.
What Does The Term 'Lone Wolf' Really Mean?
As more information comes to light about the Las Vegas gunman responsible for more than 50 deaths, Steve Inskeep talks to to Dr. Paul Gill, an expert on the "lone wolf" phenomenon.
Mass Shooting Victims Inundate Las Vegas Hospitals
More than 50 people were killed in the shooting at the outdoor concert and more than 400 were wounded. David Greene talks to Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada, NPR's Leila Fadel and Scott Detrow.
Las Vegas House Rep. On Las Vegas Shooting: 'It's Hard To Imagine'
In the coming days after the mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival, Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) says she will be giving blood, visiting hospitals and talking about anti-gun legislation.
'I Heard What I Thought Was Fireworks'
Eyewitness Pam Schneider from Bismarck, N.D., thought she heard fireworks when the shooting began in Las Vegas. It was a strange sound, she says, and then she realized it was gunfire.
Police Look For Clues In Las Vegas Shooting
Law enforcement authorities say a motive in Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas is unclear. Authorities are searching the suspect's home in Mesquite, Nev., for clues.
Security Experts Continue To Try To 'Make Soft Targets Less Soft'
National security analyst Juliette Kayyem says that while an outdoor concert hall will never be a "hard" target, security experts will look at elevated positioning in the effort to improve safety.