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National Pope Leo's scandal-plagued hometown sees a bright future in buying his childhood home Pope Leo grew up in a small brick house in the Chicago suburb of Dolton which is now up for auction. The village's board of trustees voted to buy it, in the hopes of creating a historic attraction. Rachel Treisman
Politics House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises. Deirdre Walsh
Science NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far away. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Business Checking in on Newark Airport after recent delays and cancellations United Airlines says operations at Newark Airport are running smoothly after recent delays and cancellations caused by air traffic control problems and runway construction.
National Ghost guns may make a comeback, despite a Supreme Court ruling The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back. Martin Kaste
Technology Researchers say AI robot could improve senior citizens' lives Artificial intelligence companies are pushing increasingly lifelike ways to interact with their technology.
One Afghan family's struggle to reunite in the U.S. In 2021, as the Taliban reasserted control of Afghanistan, a man who helped the U.S. military narrowly escaped with his family. In a wrenching choice, he left several of his sons at the airport.
Business How immigration policies are impacting STEM The Trump administration's immigration policies are deterring recent graduates and prospective employees from seeking STEM opportunities in the U.S.
Politics King County assessor arrested at home of ex-fiancée amid stalking investigation King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson was arrested by Seattle police Wednesday night and booked into the county jail under investigation of stalking, records show. He's accused of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-fiancée. Scott Greenstone
Arts & Life A 'Failed Child Star' looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina. Terry Gross