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Climate change is drying up some water supplies and making others undrinkable. That's why Here and Now Anytime is covering the hunt for fresh water. From a pipeline in the Great Lakes to the science of desalination to extreme recycling that turns sewage into clean drinking water. That's Here and Now Anytime, a podcast from NPR and WBUR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets in Rome today to witness the funeral procession for Pope Francis, who died on Monday. They clapped and cheered as the Pope's wooden coffin made its way to a basilica in Rome. NPR's Jason DeRose reports a funeral mass was held in St. Peter's Square before the Pope was taken to his final resting place.

After the funeral at St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis' body was driven across town over the Tiber to St. Mary Major Basilica where he is being buried. He was met there by a group of, in fact, St. Mary Major Basilica where he is being buried. He was met there by a group of, in fact, the people that he spent his time in ministry to, the poor, refugees, transgender people, people who are the victims of violence.

I think it was a fitting end for his body to be seen to the grave by the people who he welcomed into communion with the church. NPR's Jason DeRose reporting from Rome. In New York City, a mass celebrating the life of Pope Francis was held today at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Archbishop Gabriel Caccia presided over the service. He said even though the Pope has passed over from this life to the next, he still lives.

O God, immortal shepherd of souls, look on your people's prayers and grant that your servant, Pope Francis, who presided over your church in charity, may with the flock entrusted with care receive from your mercy the reward of a faithful steward. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the pope. A Wisconsin judge arrested and charged with helping an immigrant evade arrest at her courthouse says she will be exonerated. NPR's Amy Held reports it's part of the Trump administration's escalating clash with the judiciary over its immigration crackdown. Protesters in Milwaukee chanted in support of County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan.

Her next court appearance set for May 15th. She's facing charges including concealing an individual to prevent arrest. The Justice Department says she helped a Mexican escape federal agents at her courthouse. In a statement, Dugan says she's committed to due process. But critics say the Trump administration, as it scales up deportations, is skipping due process, the legal, constitutional right of all people in the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi tells Fox News they're sending a message to right of all people in the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi tells Fox News they're sending a message to judges who help those in the country illegally.

We will come after you and we will prosecute you. A former New Mexico judge was also arrested this week accused of helping a man allegedly linked to a Venezuelan gang. Amy Held, NPR News. This is NPR. Negotiators from the United States and Iran wrapped up a third round of talks today in Oman to discuss Tehran's advancing nuclear program. The latest round of discussions are being described as positive and productive, with

the two sides agreeing to resume talks again in Europe. Officials say while progress was made, there's still more work to be done. The woman who accused Prince Andrew of inappropriate behavior in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal has taken her own life in Australia. Scott Maiman reports the death of Virginia Dufrey

has come as a shock to family and friends. The 41-year-old was recovering at a remote farm property in Western Australia after being hospitalised more than a month ago after a serious car accident. That farmhouse is where she died. Her family has issued a statement saying she lived there for several years and it's with broken hearts they announce her passing. She was one of the most vocal victims in a sex scandal that began in her teens. Other abuse survivors later credited her with giving them the courage to speak out. Prince Andrew has

repeatedly denied any involvement. For NPR News, I'm Scott Mayman in Canberra, Australia. Uganda says the latest outbreak of Ebola is over. That's after 42 days of no new reported cases. Health officials say the last patients were discharged in March. This is the ninth Ebola outbreak in the country since 2000. This is NPR News in Washington.