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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. Authorities in the Southern California resort town of Palm Springs say they're investigating a major explosion as an act of terrorism. NPR's Jason Droz is in Palm Springs.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. Authorities in the Southern California resort town of Palm Springs say they're investigating a major explosion as an act of terrorism. NPR's Jason Droz is in Palm Springs.

Authorities have not released the name of the suspect, but say investigators are not looking for anyone else. Friday night's severe weather that hit parts of the Midwest and South is being blamed for killing at least 27 people, including 18 in Kentucky alone. In Indiana, officials say the storms caused chaos at a popular state park, George Hale.

Authorities have not released the name of the suspect, but say investigators are not looking for anyone else. Friday night's severe weather that hit parts of the Midwest and South is being blamed for killing at least 27 people, including 18 in Kentucky alone. In Indiana, officials say the storms caused chaos at a popular state park, George Hale.

Of Member Station WFIU, reports from Nashville, Indiana.

Of Member Station WFIU, reports from Nashville, Indiana.

Peter's Square today to mark the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV's papacy. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio among the foreign dignitaries at the mass in which Leo called for peace and unity. NPR's Ruth Sherlock was there.

Peter's Square today to mark the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV's papacy. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio among the foreign dignitaries at the mass in which Leo called for peace and unity. NPR's Ruth Sherlock was there.

NPR's Ruth Sherlock reporting from St. Peter's Square. This is NPR. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer major damage when a Mexican Navy sailing ship struck it last night, shearing off the top of its masts and killing two crew members. He says multiple people aboard the ship need medical attention.

NPR's Ruth Sherlock reporting from St. Peter's Square. This is NPR. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer major damage when a Mexican Navy sailing ship struck it last night, shearing off the top of its masts and killing two crew members. He says multiple people aboard the ship need medical attention.

Officials caution that initial reports that the ship had a mechanical issue are preliminary. The cause remains unclear and investigation is underway. City officials say traffic on the bridge was allowed to resume after an inspection. The International Chess Federation says it deeply regrets the decision by the Taliban to ban the game of chess in Afghanistan, as MPR's Dia Hadid reports.

Officials caution that initial reports that the ship had a mechanical issue are preliminary. The cause remains unclear and investigation is underway. City officials say traffic on the bridge was allowed to resume after an inspection. The International Chess Federation says it deeply regrets the decision by the Taliban to ban the game of chess in Afghanistan, as MPR's Dia Hadid reports.

And I'm Giles Snyder. This is NPR News from Washington.

And I'm Giles Snyder. This is NPR News from Washington.

The Pope told cardinals that he chose the name Leo because of a previous Leo, Leo XIII, and his encyclical Verum Novarum. That document offers expansive social teaching on economic justice and human dignity, specifically related to the Industrial Revolution. The current Pope Leo says a similar challenge is emerging today due to artificial intelligence.

The Pope told cardinals that he chose the name Leo because of a previous Leo, Leo XIII, and his encyclical Verum Novarum. That document offers expansive social teaching on economic justice and human dignity, specifically related to the Industrial Revolution. The current Pope Leo says a similar challenge is emerging today due to artificial intelligence.

He also told cardinals that he envisions a church that listens to the voices of lay Catholics. That approach follows in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, who convened synods to hear the voices of people in pews from around the world. Jason DeRose, NPR News, Rome.

He also told cardinals that he envisions a church that listens to the voices of lay Catholics. That approach follows in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, who convened synods to hear the voices of people in pews from around the world. Jason DeRose, NPR News, Rome.

Well, Pope Leo is 69 years old, which makes him a bit on the younger side for popes. He's got quite some time left in him. He was an undergraduate at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where he majored in mathematics. Like Pope Francis, he's a member of a religious order, in Prevost's case, the Augustinians, who focus on missionary work and education.

Well, Pope Leo is 69 years old, which makes him a bit on the younger side for popes. He's got quite some time left in him. He was an undergraduate at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where he majored in mathematics. Like Pope Francis, he's a member of a religious order, in Prevost's case, the Augustinians, who focus on missionary work and education.