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Jesuit priest shares how Catholics are reacting to Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

NPR | By A Martínez

Published Apr 14, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC

NPR speaks with Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and author, about how Catholics are reacting to President Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo.

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China's President Xi Jinping (right) and President Trump visit the Temple of Heaven on Thursday in Beijing.

China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash

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May 14, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

Scientists say they've developed brain-decoding technology that could help people who use hearing assistance devices pick out one voice in a crowded room — a longstanding challenge for hearing aids.

A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise

By Jon Hamilton

May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC