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Robert Prevost is seen in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square as he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025. The next month, Prevost would be elected the first American pope, becoming Pope Leo.

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Education and Community Culture

No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo

Scott Detrow, Daniel Burke

When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.

Clockwise from upper left: Marissa Pike, Tyrone Laundersville, Rasheeda McCrae and Samanthya Marlatt share their experiences in foster care.

Sophie Park, Kathryn Gamble and Wesley Lapointe for NPR

How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories

Joseph Shapiro

Broadcast journalists work in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15. The new term begins on Monday.

Roberto Schmidt

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Public Safety and Social Justice

The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy

Nina Totenberg

Don't let negative thoughts or fear mess with your performance. Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff, who helps athletes and business leaders keep their confidence in high-stakes situations, offers anxiety-busting tools from her new book.

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Health and Sports

A hot tip to battle performance anxiety? 'Pretend flush' a mistake down the toilet

Lennon Sherburne, Marielle Segarra

Towels and caps for sale depicting Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro are seen in a residential area of Brasília on September 11, 2026. Brazil will hold a presidential elections on October 4, 2026.

Sergio Lima

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Brazil's big political rematch: What to know

Catherine Osborn

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As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms

Rachel Treisman

Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
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Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains

Esme Nicholson

Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
Jamie Kelter Davis

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Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters

Lisa Hagen

The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
U.S. Office of Foreign Assistance

October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?

Fatma Tanis

The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.

From All Things Considered

Christa Pike remains in critical condition after failed execution

The state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute her on Wednesday.

Much of the documentary NAZA is filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, where Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham conducted one-on-one interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel.

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Education and Community Culture

Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'

Justin Chang

Restaurants and bars added 11,000 jobs in September, about a third of all the jobs added during the month. Job gains for July and August were revised downward.

Justin Sullivan

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Business & Economy

The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

Scott Horsley

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Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government

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New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
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Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?

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Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.
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San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?

Greg Rosalsky

San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.
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Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate

Kate Bartlett

The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.