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Aspen Ideas Festival: Stopping the violence in America's cities

Aspen Ideas Festival: Stopping the violence in America's cities

A discussion from the Aspen Ideas Festival about how to stop the violence in America's cities. A Chicago pastor, the Cook County Sheriff and a former high school principal turned philanthropist share their insights.
by MPR News Staff

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Pope Francis announces new path to sainthood

Pope Francis announces new path to sainthood

The new category recognizes those who sacrifice their lives for others. The pope announced the pathway on Tuesday, and it is seen as one of the biggest changes to the process in centuries.

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Gluten-free host a no-go, says pope

Gluten-free host a no-go, says pope

The bread used for celebrating the Eucharist must contain some gluten, said the Vatican, but there is still a way for many celiac sufferers to receive the sacrament.

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Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks on 'The Second Mountain'

Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks on 'The Second Mountain'

Every year New York Times columnist and NPR commentator David Brooks gives an hour-long lecture, and he titled this one, "The Second Mountain: The Next Big Challenge in Your Life."
by MPR News Staff

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MN Muslim group asks FBI to probe threatening email

A message sent Thursday to the Council on American Islamic Relations' Minnesota and Southern California offices threatened violence with "horrific, violent camel jockey piercing rounds of ammo."
by Riham Feshir

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Cardinal takes leave from Vatican after sex assault charges

Cardinal takes leave from Vatican after sex assault charges

Cardinal George Pell appeared before reporters in the Vatican press office to forcefully deny the accusations, denounce what he called a "relentless character assassination" in the media and announce he would return to Australia to clear his name.
by The Associated Press

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Arkansas' Ten Commandments monument lasted less than 24 hours

Arkansas' Ten Commandments monument lasted less than 24 hours

Police say a man drove a 2016 Dodge Dart into the 6,000-pound granite slab less than a day after it was installed on the grounds of the state Capitol. The man reportedly took video as he accelerated.

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Supreme Court rules religious school can use taxpayer funds for playground

Supreme Court rules religious school can use taxpayer funds for playground

In a closely watched case about church and state, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that a religious school was entitled to state funding for playground resurfacing under a state program for nonprofits.
by Nina Totenberg

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