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The first day of state-recognized same-sex marriage in the United States was a whirlwind for gay couples tying the knot in Massachusetts. Weddings took place from western Massachusetts to the tip of Cape Cod, with couples hailed as "pioneers." But the unions will not be recognized by the federal government or in most other states. Hear NPR's Tovia Smith and NPR's Robert Siegel.

The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that the government can use Christian prayers to start town meetings, so long as legislators don't discriminate against non-Christians. It's a new chapter in the long-running fight over prayer in public places and on public occasions. NPR's Carrie Johnson explains what happened in the town of Greece, New York.

The task of choosing the next pope falls to 115 red-robed cardinals, known by the faithful as the "princes" of the Catholic Church. Their average age is 72 — and they are all men. We examine how they came to have this massive responsibility, and how some Catholics resent their exclusive monopoly over electing pontiffs.

By many predictions, Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro faces defeat in July's election. And with a host of international criminal prosecutions facing him what's the incentive for him to step aside gracefully IF he loses the election?

The winged mammal has a unique ability to carry viruses and not get sick from them. This tolerance may be a unique adaptation to flying.

Numerous artists reportedly passed on the opportunity to perform at this year's Super Bowl. DJs Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia look back at past musician protests.

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S.-Latin American policy expert Geoff Ramsey of the Atlantic Council about the Trump administration's military buildup near Venezuela.

Based on Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed 2020 novel about William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, Chloe Zhao's beautiful film Hamnet tells a story of tragedy and the healing power of art.

A partial government shutdown is now underway. How long it will last depends on congressional agreement over a DHS funding deal that proposes new guardrails on immigration enforcement.