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On a remote Arctic island, there's an underground vault filled with seeds. Now, for the first time, scientists are about to retrieve some of those seeds to replace a collection trapped in Syria.

Public opinion against the European Union is fueled by the region's debt and refugee crises and trade negotiations with the U.S. A referendum is planned for 2017, and many Britons say they want out.

The terms are a source of confusion. While Tahla Deiry may not like being called a refugee, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, she is one because she fled armed conflict.

The stampede is being called the worst in 25 years. It occurred on a street in Mina, a large valley where thousands of pilgrims camp overnight.

In a nearly hourlong speech, Pope Francis called for action on climate change, encouraged empathy for immigrants and advocated for the poor. He also said he supports abolishing the death penalty.

In a speech before a joint meeting of Congress, the Catholic Church leader offered words threaded heavily with politics. For analysis, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea.

As an aspirant to the Republican presidential nomination, the businessman/entertainer reminds some people of notable politicians of the past.

The first-ever Taco Bell to serve alcohol has opened in Chicago. We go and try the drinks, like the Twisted Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze With Tequila.

The pope spoke for 51 minutes before Congress and read his speech verbatim from prepared remarks. That is, except for one line he omitted about politics not being "a slave to the economy and finance."

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker from Gretna has been chosen as one of two state legislators in the nation to serve on the U.S. Election…