Pope Francis and Indonesia’s top imam make a joint call for religious harmony
The pope’s meeting with the Muslim leader in Jakarta comes during the first leg of an intense 11-day, four-nation tour in Asia and Oceania.
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Fire towers in New York are illuminated to honor fire watchers who kept communities safe
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits, honoring fire watchers who keep communities safe in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains.
Details on Georgia school shooting suspect. And, Russian media hired U.S. influencers
The FBI released new details about the boy accused of deadly shooting at Apalachee High in Georgia. And, two RT employees charged for scheme to spread Kremlin propaganda before November election.
What do Republicans need to do to maintain their majority in the U.S. House?
NRP's Steve Inskeeep speaks with Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of killing 4 people at Apalachee High School
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN reporter Leigh Waldman, who is in Winder, Ga., where the school shooting took place on Wednesday.
Competitive states in the presidential election are where you'll find the candidates
Where candidates go — the size, place and pace of their events — says a lot about where they think they can win.
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned in gasoline attack
Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She died from organ failure after being set on fire by a man local authorities described as Cheptegei's partner.
In surprise move, Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges
In a last-minute move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges Thursday, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing trial.
As the NFL season begins, fans will see something new: Guardian Caps
For the first time, several NFL players will wear extra padding known as "Guardian Caps" over their helmets to protect against concussions during regular season play.
College presidents consider how to respond to a new school year of campus protests
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Wesleyan University president Michael Roth about why he supports political activism on campus.