Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Hayden was appointed by then-President Obama in 2016 and was the first woman and first African American to serve in the role.
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The moment a new pope is elected, what we know about Pope Leo XIV, the U.S. and China hold trade talks over the weekend.
Americans in St. Peter's Square celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV
People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.
Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, on Pope Leo XIV
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.
Trump names Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C. after dropping earlier pick
President Trump said he is appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to be acting U.S. attorney in Washington DC. This is after the president pulled his controversial first pick for the job, Ed Martin.
Air traffic control overhaul is met with applause and skepticism
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the country's aging air traffic control system — a proposal that's being met with both applause and skepticism.
Who is the new Pope Leo XIV
Catholics worldwide have a new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV. He's the first pontiff ever from the United States. What else do we know about the new pope?
Chicago celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV
The first American Pope was born and raised in the Chicago area, and Catholics there are elated with the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Made in... Where?
What actually counts as a Chinese product these days? NPR's Planet Money explains the counterintuitive rules behind what counts as a "country of origin" or "Made in China."
Joy Harjo explores a daughter's grief in 'Washing My Mother's Body'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, about her book "Washing My Mother's Body" where she explores the complexity of a daughter's grief as she reflects on her mother's life.