U.S., China Unveil Plan To Curb Greenhouse Gases
The proposal includes a nationwide cap-and-trade system beginning in 2017. China and the United States are the No. 1 and No. 2 emitters of heat-trapping carbon pollution.
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Former Rep. Rogers On Longtime Colleague Boehner's Resignation
Republican Mike Rogers of Michigan talks to Renee Montagne about the news that House Speaker John Boehner will step down next month.
Reaction From Values Voter Summit Amid News Of Boehner's Resignation
Speaker John Boehner said he is resigning from Congress while Washington is hosting a conference of religious conservatives. Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea at the Values Voter Summit.
Republican Former Rep. Dave Camp On John Boehner's Resignation
Renee Montagne speaks with former Congressman Dave Camp of Michigan for his reaction to the news that House Speaker John Boehner is resigning from Congress at the end of next month.
Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race
The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.
A Warm Welcome For Pope Francis In Manhattan
Pope Francis is in New York today, where he'll visit the World Trade Center, address the U.N. and lead a Mass at Madison Square Garden. He received a lively welcome at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Pope Francis Applauded For Message On Poverty At U.N.
As part of his U.S. tour, Pope Francis spoke to the United Nation's General Assembly. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli discusses the pope's address with Renee Montagne.
Muslim Republicans At Odds With Their Party In Tenn.
A solidly conservative electorate in Tennessee is coming face to face with an expanding Muslim community, and the tension is apparent.
House Speaker John Boehner To Resign From Congress
Surprising members of Congress and the Republican Party, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of October. Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.
'Profound Joy' And Other Political Reactions To Pope Francis
Many political leaders were visibly moved by the mere first-ever presence of a pope in the chamber, but the speech itself was full of politics.