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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.

At the annual Schools for Tomorrow conference in New York, some themes stood out: college graduation rates, training teachers and doing more for low-income, high-achieving students.

We haven't changed much about why we're here. But with on-demand video, sharper documentary focus and more destinations, we've worked hard to create a better view of the jazz scene.

The saxophonist and composer has never been afraid to be an original thinker — which is part of why he's accomplished so much. He performs brand new big band arrangements of his old tunes.

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.

President Obama has had limited contact with President Vladimir Putin since Russia's annexation of Crimea last year.

What does it mean to U.S. politicians when the Pope calls for an end to income inequality, an attack on Climate Change and respect for religious freedom? Renee Montagne asks NPR's Tom Gjelten.

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.

Acclaimed film writer-director Richard Curtis has lured a superstar cast — including Queen Bee and Stephen Colbert — for a free Central Park concert to get people excited about fixing the world.

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