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Since Syria's civil war, Brazil has quietly accepted more Syrian refugees than any other country in Latin America. Those refugees are now building new lives and connecting with Syrian history there.

House Speaker John Boehner's resignation from Congress was embraced as a victory by the right wing of the Republican Party. Social conservatives celebrated the news at a conference in Washington.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent Jeff Brady in Philadelphia about the Pope's visit to the City of Brotherly Love.

High above the Black Sea, villagers communicate across deep valleys using a whistled language. Elders are working to keep alive this tradition, which could have implications for brain science.

In remarks delivered at the Festival of Families, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of caring for grandparents and children. Earlier in the day, he spoke at Independence Hall.

Authorities in Thailand now say that the men, arrested last month, are the bomber and an accomplice in the attack that killed 20 and wounded more than 100 others.

New Buddhist fraternity and sorority houses at San Diego State will have meditation, and will stress compassion. They'll also have typical Greek activities, like parties — with mindfulness mixed in.

In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president says there are some in his country who are skeptical of Washington's desire to live up to its end of the bargain.

The announcement from Baghdad came as France said it had conducted its first airstrikes against the Islamic State group.

Activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke passionately of the importance of equal access to education, especially for young girls, and how it plays a major role in eradicating poverty.