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Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.

Mexico has been in shock over the discovery of a ranch that was apparently used by cartels for training recruits. Family members of missing people say they found bones and makeshift cremation ovens.

Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.

Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to streamline the State Department by eliminating 132 offices and about 700 jobs, including positions focused on promoting democracy and human rights.

NPR speaks to Rep. Troy Carter, who visited a detention center in his home state Louisiana with a Democratic delegation to meet Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil and others recently detained by ICE.