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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.
Turkey is expected to play a major role in shaping the new Syria
by Fatma Tanis
Turkey is set to have significant influence in Syria after Turkish-backed rebels defeated the Assad regime. We look at what Turkey's goals are in the region and what challenges it may face.
Since 1879, this Austin, Texas, choir aims to preserve their German heritage through song
A German-language Christmas choir in Austin, Texas, has been in operation since 1879. NPR joins the choir as they rehearse for their annual Christmas concert.
How satellites are helping scientists study the sun
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Damien Galano, project manager for European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, about a new plan to study solar eclipses.
The love-hate tug-of-war with California
by Scott Detrow
A look at Americans rooting for California's failure.
Christmas movies: the case for 'The Polar Express'
by Scott Detrow
All Things Considered producer Elena Burnett makes a convincing case for the movie The Polar Express.
Learning as an adult can be hard. It's even harder on a balance beam.
by Avery Keatley
Learning a new skill as an adult can be daunting, especially something as difficult as gymnastics. One adult gymnastics class shows there are serious benefits to adult learning.
One week into post-Assad rule in Syria - a view from Damascus
by Leila Fadel
Morning Edition host Leila Fadel reports from Damascus, in the first week in a half-century that the Assad family did not rule the country.