Pope Francis Arrives In U.S. After Visit To Cuba
Pope Francis arrived Tuesday for his first-ever trip to the United States. He came from Cuba, whose warming relations with the U.S. are due in part to papal mediation.
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How Pope Francis Clashes With Both Democrats And Republicans, In 1 Graphic
The popular pope has challenged U.S. political orthodoxy — on both sides of the aisle.
U.S. Faces Challenges In Plan To Resettle 100,000 Refugees By 2017
The U.S. plans to take in as many as 100,000 refugees by 2017, but it will take more money from Congress to make that a reality.
Migrant Crisis Strains European Union's Schengen Agreement
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Constanze Stelzenmüller of the Brookings Institution about the agreement, which enables passport-free movement between member states.
Slumping Badly In Polls, Scott Walker Quits GOP Race
The Republican presidential field is now smaller by one, with the departure of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the race. After an early rise to contender status, Walker suffered a sudden decline.
To Understand The Exodus Of Syrians, Just Look At Aleppo
After more than four years of civil war in Syria, what's driving people to Europe in such numbers now? NPR takes a look at the Syrian city of Aleppo to illustrate what Syria has become.
EU Ministers Vote To Relocate 120,000 Refugees Across Member States
European Union interior and justice ministers met in Brussels Tuesday to discuss a proposed plan to relocate 120,000 refugees across member states. The meeting, on the eve of an EU summit, is likely to prove contentious, since several eastern European governments have already rejected the idea.
U.S. CEOs Invite Chinese Counterparts To Business Roundtable
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Dean Garfield, president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council, who will be the keynote speaker at the U.S.-China business roundtable Wednesday.
Greek Hotel Owner On Refugees: 'These Could Have Been My Children'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Aphrodite Vati Mariola in Molyvos, Lesbos Island, Greece, about the daily arrival of boats on the beaches just below her family's hotel.
As Pope Lands, Hillary Clinton Says She Opposes Keystone XL Pipeline
After months of hedging, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came out against the Keystone XL pipeline. She did so as much of the media attention was focused on Pope Francis' landing.