At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.

Official tells NPR search is underway to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Catholics mourn Pope Francis' death, Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum.

The Disney+ series "Andor" is a gritty take on the world of Star Wars. NPR talks with director Tony Gilroy about what drives the main characters — rebels fighting against the oppression of the Empire.

Pope Francis used to call the tiny Christian congregation in Gaza at their church almost every night. Now they say they feel "orphaned" by his death.

Catholics in the U.S. reflect on Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88.

Tributes have poured in from around the world remembering Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88 after leading the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion followers for 12 years.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Villanova University theology professor Massimo Faggioli about the future direction of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis.

Google and the DOJ are in court after a judge ruled the tech giant engaged in monopolistic practices. The judge is looking at how to fix that. NPR speaks with former FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra.

The United Nations is launching a second annual Earth Day mixtape on Spotify on Tuesday featuring artists using sounds from nature to generate streaming royalties for conservation efforts.

Since returning to office, Trump has been more vocal about local matters in Washington, D.C., bringing a shift in tone by local leaders, especially when the city's financial future may be on the line.