The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. Duties related to the title are usually delegated to an auxiliary ...

HBO's hit zombie drama spent much of its second season maneuvering Ellie and Abby together. Critic Eric Deggans says it has a ...

Five years since George Floyd's murder, the energy around overhauling policing has evaporated. Critics say pro-police messaging stifles attempts to address the problems in policing.

For decades, Nina Totenberg has brought us some of the most notable and memorable reporting on the Supreme Court. Today, she takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to cover the Third Branch.

The EU is trying to downgrade the protection status of wolves in Europe. Scientists say there are many ways to co-exist with these creatures that are vital for a healthy ecosystem.

Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop in a small Peruvian city offers the clearest glimpse into his views on immigration.

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The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's ...

Joe Jonas' latest album is "Music for People Who Believe in Love." Jonas tell's NPR's Ayesha Rascoe that the songs span his journey to recover from heartbreak.

Black parents tell their children about the dangers of racism with "the talk." What has it been like since George Floyd's murder? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ryan Ross and his son, Gavin.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nigerian space scientist Temidayo Oniosun about how the new African Space Agency could help make the continent more resilient to climate change and extreme weather.

There's an ancient tradition in Hawaii that involves riding a narrow, wooden sled down a mountain track. Some practitioners are reviving it.