Bill Chappell

4 days ago | envirolink.org | Bill Chappell

From NPRProsecutors say that as news of the crime spread, the two men exchanged messages relishing the outrage and sadness they caused. The tree in northern England was believed to be about 200 years old. (Image credit: Oli Scarff)

5 days ago | opb.org | Bill Chappell

A combination of pictures shows, top, the Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, northern England on June 4, 2023, and bottom, the felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Sept. 28, 2023. Oli Scarff / AFP via Getty ImagesWhen the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in September 2023, it triggered an outpouring of grief and outrage. Believed to be about 200 years old, the stately tree rose out of a dip in the craggy landscape of Northumberland, England.

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Bill Chappell

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do.

3 weeks ago | kuow.org | Bill Chappell

Cardinals look on as the body of Pope Francis is transferred into the Basilica at St Peter's Square in Vatican City on Wednesday. The College of Cardinals is preparing for a conclave to elect the next pontiff, after days of funeral rites and observances conclude.

3 weeks ago | delawarepublic.org | Bill Chappell

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe will get a new leader.