Pilgrims and clergy gather in remote Alaska village to canonize first Yup'ik saint
The Orthodox Christian tradition is strong in the tiny village of Kwethluk, Alaska. It recently welcomed clergy and pilgrims from around the world to canonize a local midwife and healer as a saint.
Why Sen. Rubio is stalling Biden's pick for ambassador to China
Florida's Republican Sen. Marco Rubio has placed a hold on President Biden's pick to be the U.S. ambassador to China. Here's what means for U.S. diplomacy.
Western U.S. monarch butterfly population is doing better than expected
In recent years, monarch butterflies have all but disappeared from their annual Pacific Coast migration. But there are promising signs the population could stage a comeback.
Books We Love: Ari Shapiro picks 'Build Your House Around My Body'
The 2021 NPR Books We Love list is here. NPR's Ari Shapiro shares one of his favorite books from this year, Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith.
3 white men have been found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
A Georgia jury determined three white men are guilty of murder Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black jogger. The nearly all-white panel was not swayed by arguments that y was killed in self-defense.
2 little-known automotive startups are leading the race to become the next Tesla
Many car companies are racing to be the next Tesla. Right now, two startups are leading the pack. Rivian and Lucid are each worth more than Ford, though they've only made a few hundred vehicles.
Man charged for Waukesha parade crash made 1st court appearance
Five people died during the Waukesha Christmas parade vehicle crash. They ranged in age from 52 to 81. Several of the victims were a part of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
A new book details the rise of Home Box Office since the channel debuted in 1972
James Andrew Miller's new book, Tinderbox, tells the history of HBO starting with its 1972 debut. HBO succeeded as a cable channel revolutionizing TV by airing programs most outlets wouldn't touch.
People who think they have CTE are seeking treatment at a controversial brain clinic
The brain disease CTE can only be diagnosed through autopsy. But there is a quiet population of everyday people afraid they have it — and they're turning to dubious treatments.
Encore: Looking back on the legacy of 'Shaft,' 50 years later
The film Shaft was released 50 years ago this week and heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema. The genre has a checkered legacy — and inspired Oscar-winning music.
Jack Dowling left a mark on his art and LGBTQ communities before he died of COVID-19
Jack Dowling was a painter, writer and dear friend. He died from COVID-19 in Feb. 4, 2021, as one of the hundreds of thousands of victims of the virus.