Decades After His Murder, An Archbishop Is Put On Path To Sainthood
Pope Francis has declared slain Archbishop Oscar Romero a martyr. Previous popes declined to do so, possibly because of Romero's role in liberation theology.
Europe
U.S. Could Stand To Lose A Lot By Getting Involved In Ukraine
Audie Cornish talks to Rajan Menon, professor of political science at the Powell School of the City College of New York, about his Los Angeles Times piece, "Want to Arm Kiev? Better have a Plan B."
Kerry Visits Kiev To Show Support For Beleaguered Ukrainian Government
Meanwhile, the Obama administration is under increasing pressure to provide weapons to the Ukrainians.
Anti-Immigrant Rally Draws Thousands In Dresden
Supporters of a German movement that seeks to limit Muslim immigration marched through the streets of Dresden on Monday, despite appeals for them to lesson inter-communal tensions.
Rocker Gary Glitter Convicted Of Sex Abuse
The jury convicted the 70-year-old of six offenses, including attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under the age of 13.
U.S. And NATO Seek New Ways To Help Secure Ukraine's Border
"Clearly what we see is that conditions in eastern Ukraine have to change," NATO Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove tells NPR's Renee Montagne.
Fighting In Eastern Ukraine Puts Hospitals Under Fire
David Greene talks to Andrea Ciocca of the aid agency Doctors Without Borders about how the fighting is affecting the civilian population, and the agency's ability to reach those in need of help.
The American Origins Of The Not-So-Traditional Celtic Knot Tattoo
The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.
Tweaks To Cadbury Creme Eggs Not Going Over Easy In The U.K.
Now is the time when Cadbury's colorfully wrapped chocolate eggs hit stores in Great Britain. But the company has changed the chocolate used in the treats, leaving many Britons in "shellshock."
Remote-Controlled Airport A Reality In Sweden
Sweden is the first country in the world to get a remote-controlled airport. That means flights are guided by operators sitting miles away.