50 Years Ago, The Pope Called Birth Control 'Intrinsically Wrong'
U.S. Catholics largely ignored a 1968 papal encyclical on birth control. But it prompted many more to broadly question their "pay, pray, obey" mindset.
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In Search Of American Food
What makes a dish "American" anyway? Chef Edward Lee traveled the country to find out.
VIDEO: Are We Headed Toward A Post-Antibiotic World?
Antibiotics are one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But they come with a catch: If you abuse them, you lose them.
The Big Debate: Soccer Or Football?
Every four years during the World Cup, it becomes a much bigger debate: Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? You might be surprised to learn where "soccer" gets its roots.
The U.S. Has A Long, Troubled History Of Detaining Families Together
Now that President Trump no longer can separate migrant families detained at the border, his administration is preparing to lock them up together — an arrangement with many critics and legal limits.
The History Of Asylum Laws
Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and talks with NPR's Noel King about the history of immigration and asylum laws.
Tell Us: If You're A New American Citizen, How Are You Marking July 4th?
It's nearly Independence Day, a day to reflect on what it means to be an American. If you've recently emigrated, what does your American citizenship mean to you? Weekend Edition wants to know.
Poland Backtracks On A Controversial Holocaust Speech Law
Under the law, anyone who accuses the country of complicity in Nazi crimes during World War II could face three years' imprisonment. But lawmakers voted to remove that penalty on Wednesday.
In Travel Ban Ruling, High Court Repudiates Notorious Japanese Internment Case
The shadow of a World War II-era case hung over Tuesday's travel ban decision at the Supreme Court. Justices Roberts and Sotomayor sparred over the legacy of Japanese internment camps.
'Cadillac Frank,' 'Ice Pick Willie,' And The Nicknames Of American Mobsters
Over the years, mobsters have drawn attention for their bizarre and at times, silly, nicknames.