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As the papal conclave is approaching, who are the cardinal electors who will decide on the next pope? And what are their priorities?

A dating app, Tea, that was created to privately share information has been breached -- twice. We learn more about the user information that was hacked.

An influential poet has died at the age of 61. Thomas Sayers Ellis was the founder of a community of Black poets, as well as a musician, photographer and bandleader.

The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.

David Grizzle, the Chief Operating Officer and head of air traffic control for the FAA during the Obama administration, talks about current air traffic issues.

The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rax King about her new collection of essays, Sloppy. King is now three years sober from alcohol and cocaine, and the book documents her journey getting clean.

Two of the U.S.'s largest railroad companies, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, say they plan to merge, which would create the country's first coast-to-coast freight railroad.

Rev. William Barber II says nation should mourn Charlie Kirk family's loss, and that leaders should "call out" dishonest and divisive language pushed by those in power.

Father Tom Reese of Religion News Service talks about the death of Pope Francis and the upcoming process to elect his successor.

Wednesday is the deadline for National Parks across the country to remove any signs, statues or memorials the Trump administration believes reflect negatively on the country.

Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church:

Producer Vivien Schütz presents the story of Gina Velasquez, who progressively lost her vision due to an HIV/AIDS diagnosis decades ago.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend William Lego, of St Turibius Parish in Chicago, who attended seminary with Pope Leo XIV.

Scientists created the eggs using DNA from adult skin cells, a step that could someday potentially lead to new ways to treat infertility and enable gay couples to have genetically related children.

NPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, about her book "Washing My Mother's Body" where she explores the complexity of a daughter's grief as she reflects on her mother's life.

A growing number of American Jews whose parents and grandparents fled Germany during World War II are now getting German citizenship.

The papal conclave is underway at the Vatican. NPR religion correspondent breaks down what's happening.

It can be challenging for immigrants working to become U.S. citizens, especially if the person can't hear. This is the story of one deaf woman who persevered in her quest to become an American.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to cut Pentagon climate change initiatives. But to be effective, the military has no choice but to account for sea level rise, bigger storms and more heat.

An art installation in Perth, Australia, seeks to extend the musical output of the late experimental composer Alvin Lucier, and asks interesting questions about the nature of creativity.

President-elect Donald Trump is putting his own stamp on the role of chief executive, which has some people rejoicing and others worried about where he's going to take the country.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Amir "Questlove" Thompson about his critically acclaimed documentary "Summer of Soul," which chronicles the all-but-forgotten 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.

Just because you don't have all the necessary ingredients, doesn't mean you can't make the meal of your dreams. NPR's Life Kit explains how to make substitutions in recipes.