For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the numbers of measles cases in the country on Friday. Here's what they say and what it means for public health in the U.S.

Vice President Vance said the fighting between India and Pakistan was "fundamentally none of our business." Experts say the U ...

Pope Leo is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know ...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary. Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of ...

A town hall conversation with SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su. As SFUSD navigates critical issues, she shared a presentation ...

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As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between ...