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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
How to get over a bad night's sleep
by Andee Tagle
Didn't get your full eight hours of sleep last night? NPR's Life Kit has tips to recover in the aftermath of a bad night's sleep.
Conclave wrap-up: What's ahead for Pope Leo XIV?
by Jason DeRose
NPR's team wraps up their time in Rome by wrapping up the conclave that elected the first American pope, and looking ahead.
President Trump prepares for his first major diplomatic trip of his 2nd term
by Scott Detrow
President Trump heads to Saudi Arabia this week. What do he and the Gulf states want from the visit?
Discovering a mom we never knew, in letters she saved from WWII soldiers
by Bob Mondello
Long forgotten letters from WWII help a family reconnect with a mom who would have turned 100 this year.
A closer look at the history of the conflict in Kashmir
by Raksha Kumar
Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan in recent weeks after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The disputed region has long struggled to find its own voice.
What to know about Blake Shelton's 'For Recreational Use Only'
Country music writer Marcus Dowling discusses a few standout songs from singer Blake Shelton's latest album, "For Recreational Use Only."
Meme-ing the conclave
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Susan Bin of the Pope Crave account on X, which showcased a number of memes from the papal conclave that just took place.
President Trump says the US helped broker ceasefire between India and Pakistan
by Diaa Hadid
While Trump announces a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, residents report blasts over Indian-held Kashmir shortly after.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on the significance of the first American pope
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, about the significance of the Cardinals electing the first pope from the United States.
The new pope is American. Will that have an impact on US politics?
by Scott Detrow
Congressman Brendan Boyle on how the new pope affects American politics, on issues both in line and at odds with the Trump administration
NPR's Sylvia Poggioli on the realities of covering the Vatican
by Sylvia Poggioli
Sylvia Poggioli has covered several papal conclaves and the Vatican for decades. For this week's reporter's notebook, she reflects on what it's like to cover one of the most secretive institutions in the world.
Hollywood is facing an 'existential moment' as production levels plummet
by Mandalit del Barco
President Trump's idea to impose a tariff on films made outside the U.S. has been a hot topic all week in Hollywood. It's also put a spotlight on efforts to bring production back to California.