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.
Hospital Care For Serious Conditions Is Moving Into Homes
Hospital care for serious diseases like COVID-19 is moving into people's homes. Instead of checking into the hospital, the hospital is coming to people where they live.
The U.S. Is Headed Away From The Ideals Of Democracy, Says Author Masha Gessen
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Masha Gessen, author of Surviving Autocracy, about the state of U.S. democracy, as House Republicans continue to embrace former President Trump's lies about the election.
Arab Countries Uneasy About Recently Opened Relations With Israel Amid Conflict
Arab countries that were opening relations with Israel are watching its air strikes in Gaza anxiously worrying they'll be seen as abandoning the Palestinians.
Southeast Asia Hit By COVID-19 Outbreaks After Being Largely Spared By The Pandemic
For over a year, mainland Southeast Asia was largely spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Not anymore. Recent outbreaks in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are infecting and killing more than ever before.
'Disinformation Dozen' — Just 12 People — Behind Bulk Of Vaccine Falsities Online
The majority of disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines originates from a small number of accounts. These accounts are known to social media platforms, so why don't the companies just shut them down?
CDC Loosens Mask Guidance For Vaccinated People, A Major Shift In Pandemic Life
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dramatically rolled back mask guidance for fully vaccinated people Thursday, making a major shift in the U.S.'s emergence out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Role Should The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Play In U.S. Policy?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, director of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict program at the U.S. Institute of Peace, about the history and future of U.S. policy on the conflict.
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.
Biden Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Hack
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at protecting U.S. cybersecurity and federal government networks. It also seeks to boost security for software used in the private sector.
CDC Recommends Pfizer Vaccine For Adolescents
The Centers of Disease control and Prevention is recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up, clearing the way for it to be given to teens and preteens this week.
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Is The Latest In Wave Of Cyber Attacks
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Allie Mellen, a security and risk analyst at Forrester, a research company that monitors cybersecurity. They discuss the wave of cyber attacks on U.S. industries.