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.
Once again California will not have a commercial salmon season
California's salmon fishing season has been canceled — again. The fish have dwindled as a result of drought, heat waves, agriculture and damming.
Golf's most prestigious tournament gets underway in Augusta, Ga.
Five-time Masters winner Tiger Woods hopes his ailing body can make the cut for a record 24th time. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Steve Futterman for a preview of the Masters Tournament.
After a decade of wrangling the EU has a new set of rules on migration and asylum
The European Parliament has passed a new package of laws that could fundamentally change the European Union's migration and asylum policies.
How can the U.S. counter China's expanding influence in Asia? Court its neighbors
President Biden is hosting a meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. It's an effort by the U.S. to build a network of alliances in the region, partly to compete with China.
Trudeau says China tried unsuccessfully to meddle in Canada's elections
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified at a public hearing in Ottawa that China tried to interfere in recent elections, but insists that did not affect the results.
Simon & Schuster turns 100. Will it stick around for the next 100?
Simon & Schuster, one of the biggest names in publishing, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. How will the company reckon with industry challenges?
Latest inflation report shows inflation is proving hard to tamp down
The Labor Department released its March consumer price index findings.
Rapper J. Cole apologizes for Kendrick Lamar dis track
Does an apology from J. Cole signal an end to a months-long feud involving the Grammy winner, Kendrick Lamar and Drake? NPR's Michel Martin talks to Justin Tinsley, senior culture writer for Andscape.
American investors join together to buy a minority share in a Danish football club
A group of New York-based friends and acquaintances pooled funds to buy a minority stake in a struggling Danish soccer club. Two of the investors share their experiences thus far.
Holmes Chapel, English village of Harry Styles' youth, needs fans to be tour guides
Many tourists visit sites such as a bakery where Styles once worked and a Chinese restaurant where he once dined with Taylor Swift. Tourism has been great for local businesses.
All eyes were on Yellen during China trip. People noticed she's good with chopsticks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up a trip to China to mend bilateral ties, but Chinese citizens cared far more about what she ate — and how.