Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals who will one day elect his successor.
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'I’m so grateful to these people.' Latino workers in storm-hit Tennessee feel isolated but hopeful
There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them.
Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot'
Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance.
In Queens, N.Y., an immigrant street vendor is forced to confront crippling shyness
New York is known for its street food vendors. NPR spent time with a recently arrived migrant who is hitting the streets to sell for the first time, but has to overcome a huge hurdle: his shyness.
Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening war
Powerful new explosions rocked Beirut's southern suburbs late Saturday as Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon, also striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in the north for the first time.
Trump returns to rally crowd in Butler, Pa., site of July assassination attempt
The former President spoke at a campaign rally in the same location that a bullet grazed his ear in July. The shooter killed a man and injured two other people.
Women connect with their Hawaiian culture in ‘Olympics’ of outrigger canoe racing
Conquering risky ocean conditions and putting their endurance to the test, hundreds of paddlers from around the world compete in the grueling Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai, a 41-mile race in Hawaii on Sept. 29.
Ahead of Election Day, what's NPR's voting correspondent paying attention to?
With one month until Election Day and early voting underway, here's what NPR voting correspondent Miles Parks is focusing on.
Families' return to destroyed homes after Hurricane Helene
Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee will take a long time to recover from Hurricane Helene, but efforts are underway to bring relief to remote areas.
Hurricane Milton projected to reach Category 4 strength before landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton is expected to reach maximum wind speeds of 145 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents to complete storm preparations and seek safety before Wednesday.