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Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of a meeting for peace at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, with the local community, April 16, 2026, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.

Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump

Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

Tampa Bay Rays fans cheer on the team during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, May 18, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Shirtless fans cheer at MLB stadiums as "Tarps Off" trend sweeps baseball world

At ballparks all across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the trend: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head.

Iranians weigh in on the fragile ceasefire

We head the the border between Iran and Turkey to hear what Iranians have to say about the fragile ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.

An artistic illustration of the Nagatitan, the largest dinosaur discovered in Southeast Asia.

Researchers unearth Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur

They're calling it the "last titan" of Thailand. The sauropod — an herbivore with a long neck and tail — comes from the late Early Cretaceous period, some 100 to 120 million years ago.

A man drinks Tuesday outside the Palace of Westminster in London.

An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Temperature records are breaking and triggering government warnings, with London hitting 95 degrees the past two days. Experts say unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent.

Festus residents stand around the attorney representing their case, Steve Jeffery, at a press conference Thursday announcing their suit against the city and data center developer CRG.

Data center opposition group sues Missouri city and proposed developer

The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law.

Artists in Mexico City are trying to preserve the capital city's rich soundscape

In Mexico City, some artists are building projects and public spaces specially designed to listen, learn and enjoy. (This story originally aired on Here and Now on July 1, 2019.)

A federal judge is reviewing a $1.8 billion fund set up to pay people the president says were wronged by the federal government.

Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund

The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.

The San Antonio Spurs celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs series Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

San Antonio Spurs win the West, beating Oklahoma City Thunder to head to NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs celebrated after beating the odds and defeating the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington.

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally, according to a video of the event posted on social media by a White House aide.

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