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Pope Francis returned to Rome on Monday after his trip to Brazil. The flight included a news conference in which the pope struck a conciliatory tone about gay Catholics. He also explained what he keeps in his black bag.

Pope Francis Discusses Gay Catholics: 'Who Am I To Judge?'

In an unusually candid news conference, the pope said gay people should be integrated into society instead of being ostracized. His view of gays is being seen as diverging from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. He also divulged what he keeps in his black bag.

Producers of farm-to-dog-bowl food say the concept is more about locavorism and sustainability than about pampering pooches.

Farm To Fido: Dog Food Goes Local

Feeding your pooch with locally sourced meats and vegetables may seem like the culinary equivalent of a Versace pet bowl. But producers of this posh-sounding pet food say it can cut down on food waste and help farmers.

U.S. Beats Panama, 1-0, To Win Gold Cup Title

The U.S. men's soccer team was stymied by Panama's efficient defense and their own tight play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for more than an hour Sunday, but it took less than one minute for substitute Brek Shea to enter the game and tap the match's lone goal into the net.

Fight Over Voting Rights Reignites

Changes to voting laws have been gaining steam ever since the Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Allison Riggs, attorney for the Southern Coalition for Social Justice about what the current fight looks like.

Alberto Gonzales: Voting Rights Laws 'Have to Be Reasonable'

The U.S. Justice Department is coming after states like Texas for their voting laws. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to hear his thoughts.

FBI: Operation Rescues 105 Sexually Exploited Children

The FBI says it also arrested more than 150 alleged pimps in 76 U.S. cities during Operation Cross Country VII.

In Season 2 of <em>The Newsroom,</em> Jim Harper (John Gallagher Jr.) goes on the 2012 campaign trail.

John Gallagher Jr. On 'Newsroom' Dialogue And Staging Green Day

In addition to playing a cable news producer on Aaron Sorkin's HBO drama, Gallagher is a Tony Award-winning Broadway performer. He tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross about starring in a punk rock musical and rehearsing Sorkin's Newsroom scripts.

A bee inspector checks on a frame of bees to assess the colony strength near Turlock, Calif., in February. More than 30 percent of America's bee colonies died off over the winter.

Bee Deaths May Have Reached A Crisis Point For Crops

The number of honeybees has now dwindled to the point where there may not be enough to pollinate some major U.S. crops, including almonds, blueberries and apples. And this year brought farmers closer than ever to a true pollination crisis.

Study: 'Fossil' Words Are Older Than We Thought

Certain words that have been conserved in the global lexicon suggest an underlying proto-language that goes back to the Ice Age, scientists say.

Mark Sanford Wins House Race

South Carolina's former governor has defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch in the state's special election to fill a congressional seat.

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