Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Pakistan just vaccinated 45 million kids in response to 2024's polio resurgence
Pakistan held its first polio vaccination drive of 2025, sending workers door-to-door to vaccinate 45 million children. A spike in cases in 2024 was a setback for the eradication of the disease.
Federal jury convicts Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan of 10 counts of corruption
Illinois politician Mike Madigan made history as the longest serving state House leader in the country. Now, his legacy may also includes corruption.
Collard greens lovers are using science and history to lift up the Southern staple
Collard greens are part of the South's culinary traditions, especially in Black households. Now, a researcher is studying how differences in the leafy vegetable determine its taste and hardiness.
The 'Gulf of America' renaming is official — at least within the U.S.
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order to rename what was known for more than 400 years as the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, the change officially took effect.
NPR's Adrian Ma remembers girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, who died in DCA plane collision
NPR's Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, who died in the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River in January after a mid-air collision.
Trump says he has renewed U.S. contact with Russia after talk with Putin
President Trump held a lengthy call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Afterward, he called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
'Sisyphean task' of bringing Marc Fogel home from Russian prison has happy ending
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania schoolteacher, has been release from Russian prison. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with his sister, Anne Fogel, about how the family is feeling now.