Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, remembers Pope Francis
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago and a member of the College of Cardinals - the group that will help elect the next pope.
Obama Expected To Sign Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill Of Rights Into Law
Renee Montagne talks to Amanda Nguyen, an activist for the rights of sexual assault victims, who was instrumental in getting the Survivors' Bill of Rights passed by both houses of Congress.
Post Sept. 11: Why Preventing Terrorism Is Still A Major Challenge
As the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 nears, former Congresswoman Jane Harman talks to Renee Montagne about how the intelligence world has changed. Harman is now head of the Woodrow Wilson Center.
What Keeps Poor Farmers Poor?
The simple answer is a lack of money: no money to expand their fields or use the latest seeds and technology. But economists have a more complicated theory. Perhaps, farmers face too much risk.
Hot New Metal Credit Card Comes With A $450 Annual Fee
The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card is so popular that the company ran out of alloy. So for the moment, new customers are getting super trendy metal cards that are made of plastic.
Basket-Shaped Office Building For Sale In Ohio
The building was the headquarters of Longaberger baskets but the company is downsizing. Built for $32 million, it's going for $5 million. A lesson in not putting all your eggs in a basket building.
For Shanksville Landowner, Downing Of Flight 93 On Sept. 11 Is Personal
Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Tim Lambert, a host at member station WITF in Harrisburg, Pa., owns land in Shanksville, where Flight 93 went down; he reflects on the tragedy.
Mothers Of Fallen Marines Proud Of The Choices Their Sons Made
The military recruiting spectacle known as "Marine Week" continues in Nashville, Tenn. For the mothers of two fallen Marines, it's a time to come together, offer support and remember the sacrifices.
Racial Remark In Air China Magazine Sparks Anger
The inflight magazine for Air China warned visitors to London to take precaution in neighborhoods with a lot of Pakistanis, Indians and blacks. British politicians are calling the tip deeply racist.