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Pope Francis, accompanied by President Barack Obama and others, is greeted upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Pope Francis Arrives At Joint Base Andrews

Pope Francis touched down just before 4 p.m. ET. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama met him on the tarmac.

Today, Tuesday, the 24th of October of 2017 is the 297th day of the year...There are 68 days remaining until the end of the year378 days until mid-term…

To Decrease Bird Kills, Cat Lovers Team Up With Bird Lovers In D.C. Cat Count

Outdoor cats kill as many as 4 billion birds each year in this country. But how many cats are there, really? Now a team of technicians is trying to count Washington, D.C.'s feral felines.

The 100 Best Songs Of 2018

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

Rockford Peaches — Team That Inspired 'A League Of Their Own' — Celebrates 75 Years

This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the first season of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League — the league that inspired the movie A League of Their Own.

Peaceful Protest Puts Los Gatos On Edge, Unveils Underlying Racial Tensions

Bay Area residents have been holding significant protests all over the region in the past week. Here's the story of an important demonstration in Los…

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens failed in his attempt to have the case against him dismissed.

Case Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Can Proceed, Judge Rules

Greitens' lawyers accused prosecutors of misconduct. While a judge agreed that the prosecution erred, he opted not to throw out the case, which centers on an alleged nude photo taken without consent.

Defensive end Efe Obada has made the cut onto the Carolina Panthers' roster.

Abandoned On The Street As A Child, Player Makes NFL Final Roster

"I've lost a lot to get here. I've had to sacrifice a lot. I've been through a lot," says Nigerian-born Efe Obada, who made the cut with the Carolina Panthers. "All the suffering paid off."

Almanac - Tuesday 9/4/18

Today is Tuesday, September 4, 2018, the 247th day of the year.There are 118 days left in the year.18 days until autumn begins.63 days until mid-term…

Collection Showcases Leonard Cohen Was 'Preoccupied With Brokenness'

Musician Leonard Cohen left behind many unpublished poems and lyrics when he died in 2016. Now his son Adam, who spoke to Fresh Air in 2018, has a new album of his dad's songs, Thanks for the Dance.

Washington Capitals center Mike Ridley celebrates his teammate Rod Langway's game-winning overtime goal against the New York Rangers in 1990. Later in the series, the Capitals would win again in overtime to take series and go to the Eastern Conference finals — and announcer Ron Weber was there for the famous call.

'I've Waited 44 Years': Capitals' First Radio Voice Finally Calls A Stanley Cup Final

Ron Weber, 84, called 1,936 games from their inception in 1974 to 1997. But he retired before they made their first (and for a long time, only) final. Now, he and the team have a second chance.

Wash. Gov. Inslee Welcomes Syrian Refugees To Settle In His State

Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, talks to Steve Inskeep about why he feels it's important to support refugees fleeing Syria's civil war. Inslee has received criticism from people in his state.

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