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.
Asteriod Named For Queen's Freddie Mercury
The asteroid was spotted in 1999, the same year Mercury died at age 45. It was dedicated in honor of what would have been Mercury's 70th birthday. Official designation: Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury.
Londoners Reenact Great Fire Of 1666
For the 350th anniversary of the fire, participants torched a wooden replica of historic buildings. People recovered from the Great Fire — rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral as it stands today.
Trial To Begin In Occupation Of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Jury selection begins Wednesday for defendants accused of conspiring to occupy the refuge in Oregon, which highlighted the frustrations some in the West have with federal management of public lands.
Violence In Chicago Escalates Over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Chicago saw an uptick in violence over the weekend — 65 people were shot, 13 fatally. Renee Montagne talks to Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune about how the police department has responded.
Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
Registered independent, retired Air Force Gen. Lloyd Newton, announced his endorsement of Democrat Hillary Clinton. Scores of retired military officers endorsed Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Mecca Pilgrimage Begins Friday; Last Year's Hajj Was Marred By Tragedy
Renee Montagne talks to Vali Nasr, author of The Shia Revival, about the escalating disagreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia over the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on Friday.
Indiana Neighborhood Learns It's Had Lead-Contaminated Soil For Decades
Officials in East Chicago, Ind., notified some 1,000 residents about lead contamination in the soil at their low-income housing complex. Families will be displaced and the complex will be demolished.
Obama's Latest Stop In Laos Focuses On Younger Demographic
Obama is in Laos as part of his final trip to Asia as president. Some 60 percent of the population in Southeast Asia is under the age of 35. On Wednesday he held a town hall with college students.
Former Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Gets Apology, $20M Settlement
Carlson sued Fox News chief Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. In a statement Tuesday, Fox said Carlson "had not been treated with the respect and dignity that she and all our colleagues deserve."
Congress To-Do List: Fund Government Agencies, Zika Virus Battle
After a 7-week summer break, Congress returns to Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are scheduled to spend the month of September on a very short to-do list before leaving again ahead of November' election.
Phyllis Schlafly, Who Opposed Equal Rights Amendment, Dies At 92
Schlafly may best be remembered for her efforts in 1973 to stop the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Steve Inskeep talks to Penny Young Nance, CEO and president of Concerned Women for America.
