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.
New York Public Library To Defend Its Sorting Title
The New York Public Library claims the world's fastest book sorting system. It will be tested against the King County library system in Washington state. The rematch is Tuesday.
To Get To His Math Final, South African Student 'Borrows' Bus
Le-Aan Adonis and others were waiting for the bus driver when they decided they weren't going to make it. Adonis decided to drive — they were close to the school when the police stopped them.
'Walking Dead' Toys With Fans Concerning Glenn Rhee's Fate
The character Glenn Rhee is a fan favorite on The Walking Dead. An ambiguous scene made it appear he might be dead, but the show has viewers waiting to find out if he's actually been eaten by zombies.
Missouri Football Players Demand University President's Ouster
Amid escalating protests over complaints of racial bigotry at the University of Missouri, the school's football team says it won't play until the university president resigns or is replaced.
Bollywood Star Speaks Out Against 'Growing Intolerance' In India
India's "culture wars" have risen to a new level with actors, filmmakers and writers joining to protest against the right-wing Hindu government's inaction against religious intolerance and violence.
W.Va. City Battles Rising Substance Abuse Among Middle-Aged Whites
Huntington Mayor Steven Williams tells Renee Montagne they have been coping with many of the issues researchers say contribute to the reported increase in death rates for middle-aged white Americans.
App Allows Shy Students To Ask Questions Anonymously
Close to a million college kids use Piazza. Pooja Sankar, the apps' creator, says her company can't solve all the problems for women in computer science but she hopes it's making a difference.
Did Exxon Mobil Lie To The Public About The Risks Of Climate Change?
Exxon Mobil is being investigated for keeping climate change research from investors. Since 2007, it has disclosed to shareholders about potential risks posed to its bottom line by climate change.
Demographics Will Favor The Democratic Presidential Nominee
The electorate is changing. The groups that back Democrats have grown since the last election. Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg talks to Steve Inskeep about changes to the electorate.
Pa. Budget Stalemate Drags On; No Compromise In Sight
Pennsylvania is entering its fifth month without a budget. The standoff is snarling payments to schools and nonprofits. At the dispute's center are a liberal governor and a conservative legislature.
Release Of Trade Agreement Text Stokes Debate Over TPP
Details of the giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership, are finally out. The proposed pact among the U.S. and 11 other Pacific rim nations has been in the works for years.