Rubio announces overhaul of State Department, including bureau promoting democracy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to streamline the State Department by eliminating 132 offices and about 700 jobs, including positions focused on promoting democracy and human rights.
Democratic lawmakers visit Mahmoud Khalil, others held at Lousiana detention center
NPR speaks to Rep. Troy Carter, who visited a detention center in his home state Louisiana with a Democratic delegation to meet Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil and others recently detained by ICE.
How American Catholics remember Pope Francis
Catholics from across the United States reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
Small and rural libraries are feeling the cuts from President Trump’s executive order
The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided federal funds to libraries and museums across the country. But the agency has been slashed after an executive order from President Trump.
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here’s what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.
Blooming tulips become sign of hope following devastation caused by Hurricane Helene
Thousands of tulip bulbs were planted in a North Carolina community that saw a lot of devastation from flooding from Hurricane Helene. Now they’re blooming as a sign of hope.
Rep. Jim Himes discusses report of 2nd Hegseth Signal chat with attack details
NPR asks the House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Jim Himes of Connecticut, about a report that Defense Secretary Hegseth shared details of a strike on Houthi rebels in a second Signal chat.
Protesters turn out against Trump in hundreds of weekend rallies across the U.S.
Protesters gathered at hundreds of locations across the U.S. on Saturday to demonstrate against the Trump administration and its policies.
Hearing on El Paso Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid death penalty
It’s been nearly six years since a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, leaving 23 people dead and many others injured. The attacker is expected to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty.
Texas hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty
Patrick Crusius has acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers from the U.S. and Mexico in the border city of El Paso.
Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas
Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.
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