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He's an African giant pouched rat who's been trained and works with the nonprofit organization APOPO.

The College of Cardinals gathers this week to elect the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. But what preparations go into setting up the rare, secretive event?

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

The Trump administration's decision to leave the World Health Organization could have serious consequences for the implementation of global vaccine programs.

Police described the suspect as a 31-year-old white male with no known connection to the church. His motive remains unclear.

There have been more than 100 deaths following the flash floods in Texas, and dozens more are still unaccounted for. We remember some of those lost in the floods.

When Guillermo Nurse was elected mayor of Oxford, North Carolina in November, he became the first Latino mayor in the state. He's also the first Black mayor of Oxford. Nurse ran on a platform of unity in a town that he says has struggled with racial and economic division for decades.

Aging can be a lifeline for immigrants, like my parents, whose life was defined by work.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with singer Jalen Ngonda, whose sound is reminiscent of the soulful R&B from 50 years ago. His debut album "Come Around and Love Me" has just come out.

This week, new horror from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a funny college do-over from Jeneva Rose, and autofiction from Hannah Pittard. Plus, stories about the American South, and a deep dive into the Earth.