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Boehner To Step Down From Often Thankless Job. What's Next For His Successor?

5:27pm September 25, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

House Speaker John Boehner will resign his leadership position at October's end; he also plans to resign his seat in the House. What does this mean for Congress, as a possible federal shutdown looms?

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Politics & Government

After The Pope's Visit, Boehner Decides 'Today's The Day To Do This'

5:27pm September 25, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

House Speaker John Boehner delivered remarks to the press Friday on his decision to resign, and President Obama offered comments on the resignation, as well.

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At Sept. 11 Memorial, Pope Celebrates Tolerance And Religious Differences

5:27pm September 25, 2015

by Joel Rose

During his trip to New York City, Pope Francis visited the Sept. 11 memorial on Friday, also taking part in an interfaith service with other religious leaders. He is visiting with families of the terror attacks' victims, as well.

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An Oct. 8, 2014, photo shows the blood moon, created by the full moon passing into the shadow of Earth during a total lunar eclipse, as seen from Monterey Park, Calif. Sky-watchers will get a chance to see another

Sunday's Lunar Eclipse Has Got It All

5:06pm September 25, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The total lunar eclipse, visible in the U.S. Sunday night, is the first since 1982 that's also a supermoon as well as a blood moon.

Pope Francis places a white rose at the South Pool of the Sept. 11 memorial in downtown Manhattan on Friday.

At Sept. 11 Memorial, Pope Francis Says 'Grief is Palpable'

4:46pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Pope Francis led an interfaith prayer service at the museum commemorating those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina and reporters watch as 31-year-old Lacey Thomas gets an ultrasound.

At Crisis Pregnancy Center, Carly Fiorina Renews Opposition To Abortion

4:41pm September 25, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

A Christian-run organization in South Carolina is becoming a popular campaign stop for presidential candidates — Fiorina is at least the fifth GOP candidate to visit this year.

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter is facing criminal proceedings for alleged criminal mismanagement and misappropriation in Switzerland, his native country.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Facing Criminal Proceedings In Switzerland

4:26pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The latest development in the FIFA corruption probes finds the longtime president under suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation.

Pope Francis Tells U.N.: Put Humanity Before Partisan Interests

4:12pm September 25, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The pontiff is the fourth to address the United Nations. He spoke extensively about climate change and the environment, equality of opportunity and international justice.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd after addressing Congress on Thursday.

Pope's Message Provides Rare Moment Of Unity For Obama, Boehner

3:40pm September 25, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The pontiff's influence came through in two simultaneous news conferences, held by two men who haven't always seen eye to eye.

#NPRreads: Lying About Sept. 11, And California's Drought-Stricken Levees

3:39pm September 25, 2015

by Kirk Siegler

Also this week: What Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath teach us about the true nature of America.