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.
Abandoned Car Packed With Gas Canisters Sparks Terrorism Probe In France
French anti-terrorist officers are questioning a couple after discovering a suspicious car in Paris. Police say they found the abandoned vehicle packed with gas cylinders near Notre Dame Cathedral.
How Florida's Changing Hispanic Population Will Affect The Election
Florida is one of the most hotly contested battleground states this year, and one of the most diverse. Demographic changes there reveal much of why it is such a big prize in the presidential race.
Military Leaders' Endorsements Of Political Candidates Questioned
The Clinton and Trump presidential campaigns have been endorsed by military leaders. Steve Inskeep talks to retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl, who says politicizing the military is dangerous.
Forum Presses Trump And Clinton On Voters' Key Concerns
The first presidential debate is still more than two weeks away, but the candidates took questions in a forum focused on issues that would come before the commander-in-chief.
Protesters Criticize Plans To Give Ferdinand Marcos A Hero's Burial
The Philippines high court extended its temporary ban on the late dictator's burial. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered Marcos to be buried in a hero's cemetery. Human rights activists are opposed.
Analysts Follow South Africa's Latest Political Star Mmusi Maimane
The African National Congress, long South Africa's ruling party, seems to be losing some of its grip on the nation. And there's a new political star rising on the national stage.
Coming To The App Store: Nintendo's New Game 'Super Mario Run'
"Super Mario Run" will soon be available for iPhones. Apple CEO Tim Cook made the announcement at a product event Wednesday, and shares of Nintendo soared on the news.
Independent Candidate Inundated With Mystery Running Mate Questions
There's confusion surrounding the vice presidential pick of independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin. It appears the name he used as a placeholder will appear on ballots in some states.
Trump Doesn't Understand The Black Community, Strategist Says
Renee Montagne talks to Ron Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and chief executive of Christie Strategies, about Donald Trump's attempt to gain African-American votes
Modern Day Canoeists Travel From Greenland To Scotland
Olly Hicks and George Bullard paddled across open ocean and a stretch called the Devil's Dance Floor. They made the trip in 66 days.
Obama Wraps Up Final Trip To Asia As President
While President Obama was in Asia, North Korea fired some missiles. That is one of the subjects he addressed on Thursday — in addition to meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.