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.
Meat Industry Turns Florida's Feral Hogs Into Prime Pork
Wild pigs are a problem in Florida. Hundreds of thousands are roaming the state and destroying scores of acres of fields and crops. There's an effort now to turn the pest into a profit.
Arthritic Elephant Gets Boots To Ease The Pain
Keepers of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., were treating an elephant with arthritis. The condition caused Shanthi to lean too hard on her front feet. They eased the strain with a pair of boots.
Man Admits To 1989 Kidnapping-Murder That Led To Sex Offender Registries
Jacob Wetterling's mother became a nationally recognized advocate for missing and exploited children, and a 1994 federal law named for Jacob requires states to establish sex offender registries.
Syrian Government Accused Of Using Chlorine Gas On Civilians
The bombs were dropped on a rebel-held neighborhood of Aleppo. It is the second chlorine attack in the past month. Weaponized chlorine is banned under international treaties.
Sports Need A Better Playbook For Suspensions
There is no rhyme or reason for how suspensions are handed out in sports, according to commentator Frank Deford. He thinks it's time for that to change.
88 Former Military Leaders Endorse Donald Trump's Presidential Bid
In an open letter, they said they believe America needs a leader who has not been deeply involved with the hollowing out of the military. Steve Inskeep talk to retired Rear Admiral Philip Anselmo.
Trump's Campaign Message Focuses On Clinton's Private Email Server
Donald Trump campaigned in Greenville, N.C., Tuesday night and discussed the latest revelations involving Hillary Clinton's private email system from her time as secretary of State.
Clinton Pushes Beyond Sound Bites To Get Her Message Out
Aside from attacking Donald Trump while campaigning, Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to be president with a relatively large volume of policy plans that don't make for snappy sound bites.
Social Science Researchers Explore 'Unethical Amnesia'
Researchers find that one reason some people cheat over and over again is because we all tend to suffer from "unethical amnesia" — our minds are prone to forgetting the bad stuff we've done.