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Workers at Volkswagen headquarters in Germany are mostly tight-lipped about the company's involvement in a vast emissions scandal, but local residents say they are shocked — and worried about VW's future.

A Bulgarian diving club created an art exhibit to celebrate the nation's Independence Day. They attached waterproof replicas of The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa to a reef 26 feet underwater.

As social conservatives gather in Washington, D.C., for the Values Voter summit, GOP leaders are struggling with a message that's gotten muddled. Can the party harness voters' populist rage?

A solidly conservative electorate in Tennessee is coming face to face with an expanding Muslim community, and the tension is apparent.

An app called Blade is offering special service during Pope Francis' visit. You can take a helicopter across town — as the pope continues his message on the importance of fighting poverty.

Iran accuses Riyadh of "incompetence" for the Saudi government's handling of security during the pilgrimage.

The pontiff is the fourth to address the United Nations. He spoke extensively about climate change and the environment, equality of opportunity and international justice.

In truth, no one has ever defined the borderline between respect for religion, which is clearly part of the American culture, and slavish fealty to any given church or creed.

Surprising members of Congress and the Republican Party, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of October. Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.

Republican Mike Rogers of Michigan talks to Renee Montagne about the news that House Speaker John Boehner will step down next month.