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Hungarian border police talk next to a fence, next to a woman who is among hundreds of refugees and migrants caught behind a fence at the Hungarian border with Serbia Wednesday.

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Turned Away In Hungary, Migrants Seek Passage Through Croatia

1:56pm September 16, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Hundreds of people who were caught on the Serbian side of Hungary's border when the border was sealed Tuesday are sleeping out in the open; some are taking Croatia up on its offer of passage.

Author Discusses Francis, A Pope Seeking To Change 'The Tone Of The Church'

1:38pm September 16, 2015

On the eve of the Pope's first visit to the U.S., journalist Paul Vallely discuses the reforms Francis is making within the Church as well as the teachings that the pope is unlikely to change.

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Former Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany and wife Klara Dobrev (at top right) host breakfast for migrants at their home in Budapest.

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A Former Hungarian Leader Hosts Migrants, Despite Government Crackdown

10:53am September 16, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Ferenc Gyurcsany, Hungary's prime minister from 2004 to 2009, and his wife have opened their home to give Syrian migrants "one normal night." A new law criminalizing such actions won't stop them.

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Jawaharlal Nehru, here conferring with Mahatma Gandhi, was India's first prime minister and a key figure in the country's 20th century independence struggle.

In India, A Battle Brews Over A Museum Honoring A Revered Leader

8:02am September 16, 2015

by Julie McCarthy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to update the Nehru Memorial Museum, honoring India's first prime minister, to include his own achievements. Critics say it's an effort to undermine Nehru's legacy.

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Air Canada Pilot Praised For Saving French Bulldog's Life

8:02am September 16, 2015

The plane on its ways from Tel Aviv to Toronto was about to go over the Atlantic when the pilot noticed a cargo bay problem. The dog would have frozen to death if the pilot hadn't landed in Frankfurt.

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Ellen Stofan (from left), chief scientist of NASA, and astronauts Samantha Cristoforetti, Serena Auñón and Cady Coleman.

3 Astronauts Walk Into NPR ...

6:49am September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The women plus NASA's chief scientist came to talk space exploration, women in STEM, and common misconceptions. Oh, and which foods they wished they had in space.

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At Least 12 Dead After Egyptian Forces Mistakenly Target Mexican Tour Group

7:51pm September 15, 2015

by Leila Fadel

Egyptian security forces shot dead 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists, Sunday in Egypt's Western Desert. Authorities say security forces mistook the victims for Islamist militants.

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Russia Sends Armaments To Syrian Military Base

7:51pm September 15, 2015

by Tom Bowman

Russia has been sending artillery, tanks and troop housing to an air base in Syria. Pentagon officials say while no Russian military aircraft have been tracked yet, it appears the Russians are establishing a forward operating base of some kind but its ultimate purpose remains unclear.

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Hungary Closes Border With Serbia; Vows To Arrest Trespassers

7:12pm September 15, 2015

by Lauren Frayer

Hungary has created a physical barrier along its entire southern border, in an attempt to keep asylum-seekers out of its territory. Many refugees travel through Hungary on their way to Germany.

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Hundreds of migrants walk to a holding center in Hegyeshalom, Hungary, near the Austrian border.

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Austria Is Trying To Stop Migrants From Surging Over Its Border With Hungary

5:51pm September 15, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Austria has announced new, strict laws aimed at slowing down unauthorized migration. The move follows similar controls by Hungary.