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Pius IX became head of the Catholic church in 1846 and instituted the doctrine of Papal infallibility. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Kertzer says his exile led to the emergence of modern Italy.

Cowboys tend to be associated with the old West. But in Hungary, there's a much older culture of hat-wearing wranglers.

Falcon pest control is gaining popularity, especially among eco-friendly farms. The raptors are trained to scare off pesky birds like starlings, which can cause thousands of dollars in crop damage.

Researchers investigate how the Bajau people of southeast Asia — aka "sea nomads" — can spend so much time under water without scuba gear as they hunt for seafood.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright turns a keen eye to his home state of Texas. The new book is "God Save Texas."

The United Arab Emirates says it will contribute $50.4 million to fund the restoration in the Iraqi city. UNESCO called it an "unprecedented cooperation to rebuild cultural heritage in Iraq."

For the first time in four years, the rate on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note crossed 3 percent. While it signals a stronger economy, it makes bonds more attractive investments, undermining stocks.

The monument depicts suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, who fought for decades to secure the vote for all women. The bronze joins 11 statues of men such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.

NPR's Noel King talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about a possible constitutional convention to adopt a balanced budget amendment.

A 21-year-old Israeli Arab who says he isn't Jewish but only conducting an "experiment" by wearing a skullcap took video of the attack last week in Berlin.