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.
As vaccination apps catch on, some require more data than others
A wide array of apps will display your vaccination status, but they don't all do the same thing — and some, such as leading brand CLEAR, require facial recognition to validate your identity.
Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have doubled in the last 30 years
The latest report card from the March of Dimes finds that preterm birth rates increased for Black and Native people. It also finds that the rate of maternal mortality has doubled in the past 30 years.
Cuban government vowed to prevent today's planned march
In Cuba, opponents of the government urged citizens to put on white shirts and march in the streets. The government denied permits for the protest. Activists now face detentions and intimidation.
COVID-19 cases are rising again in the U.S.
It's an ominous sign ahead of the holidays: coronavirus cases are again rising in the U.S. In some states, hospitals are already under siege with an influx of patients.
Social workers say the Texas abortion law further harms victims of rape or incest
The new Texas law that bans most abortions has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say this strips agency from survivors trying to heal and recover from sexual assault.
Debris from Russia's antisatellite weapons test is a hazard for ISS astronauts
Russia has conducted an antisatellite weapons test. The resulting debris field has forced astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter while the debris flies by in orbit.
Steve Bannon appeared in court after refusing to comply with Jan. 6 panel's subpoena
Steve Bannon appeared in federal court, surrendering to the FBI on two counts of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Biden signs order to address violence against Native people at tribal nations summit
President Biden hosted a summit with tribal nations at the White House, signing an executive order directing several federal agencies to better address violent crimes that target Native people.
President Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law Monday, surrounded by members of both parties. But some of the Republicans backing the bill face death threats.
Vermont's Patrick Leahy says he will retire from the U.S. Senate
After eight terms in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Patrick Leahy of Vermont announced his retirement on Monday. The powerful senator was at the center of many Supreme Court nomination fights.