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.
Protesters organize a movement calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday
An "economic blackout" is being organized on social media. Protesters want Americans to refrain from purchasing from big businesses Friday to demonstrate the power of the consumer in the marketplace.
Panama is in the middle of a complicated migrant crisis
In the past, hundreds of thousands of migrants crossed Panama to make it to the U.S. But now, as Trump has taken office, thousands are headed back, and some are getting stranded in the country.
Before NASA, one Black teen's job helped send humans into space
As Black History Month comes to a close, StoryCorps takes a look back at 19-year-old Alton Yates. His role as a volunteer on the effects of high speeds on the human body helped send humans into space.
Supreme Court to weigh in on 2 cases regarding the expansive use of executive power
Trump's attempt to slash the federal workforce has drawn various lawsuits. Two cases before the Supreme Court involving some $2 billion in unpaid bills could indicate how he might fare.
New directive on DOT spending takes community birth and marriage rates into account
A new Trump administration directive for distributing Department of Transportation money prioritizes communities with high birth and marriage rates, and that has transit advocates worried.
Get caught up for Sunday's Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are Sunday night, and that means we're in the thick of Oscar predictions. Glen Weldon of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour helps prep us for the big night.
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has died at 95
Actor Gene Hackman has died at his home in New Mexico. He was 95. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said that the two-time Oscar winner was found dead Wednesday along with his wife Betsy Arakawa.
Morning news brief
Trump administration ending thousands of foreign assistance grants and awards, Venezuelan men allege mistreatment at Guantánamo, judge to hear arguments on dismissal of probationary federal employees.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to meet President Trump Thursday
European leaders are coming to the U.S. to visit President Trump in order to shore up support for Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit the White House Thursday.