Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88 The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. Sylvia Poggioli
Texas hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty Patrick Crusius has acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers from the U.S. and Mexico in the border city of El Paso. The Associated Press
Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States for what he called "political prisoners" in Venezuela. The Associated Press
The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know Google and the Justice Department will face off in the final stage of a landmark antitrust case that could force the company to spin off its Chrome browser business. John Ruwitch
Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns. Brian Mann
How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration. Rob Schmitz
A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas and Northern Mexico. Patrick Davis
She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not. Juliana Kim
Opinion: When a hat becomes a threat NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang membership. Scott Simon
KUOW Documentary: Fentanyl fuels a persistent 'hot spot' at Seattle's 12th and Jackson. What will it take to fix it? Patricia Murphy
