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.
The Skinny Jean's Fall From Grace
Skinny jeans dominated the jeans market for nearly two decades. Now they make up about 33% of jeans sales. The Indicator from Planet Money investigates the possible demise of the skinny jean.
Civilian Death Toll Continues To Rise Amid Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
The toll on civilians is increasing in the rapidly developing air war of Hamas rockets aimed at Israel and Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Ellen DeGeneres' Talk Show Ending After 19 Seasons
After 19 seasons — and some damaging reporting that revealed a toxic workplace environment — talk show host Ellen DeGeneres' show will end.
Customers, Senators Urge Airlines To Change Their Refund Terms For Canceled Flights
Over 90,000 customers complained about airlines refusing to refund canceled travel in the pandemic last year; 57 times more than 2019. Many are fighting for refunds while some face expiring vouchers.
Consumer Prices Jump 4.2% In April, Biggest Increase Since Financial Crisis In 2008
Inflation accelerated in April. Companies have been forced into raising prices for everything from cars to cereals amid a shortage of critical materials like lumber.
'Everything Happened So Quick': Couple In India Both Lose Fathers To COVID-19
After seven years in the U.S., a husband and wife returned to their native India to be close to their parents. But they had less time than they hoped, losing both their fathers to COVID-19 last month.
Gov. Kate Brown On Oregon's COVID-19 Spike
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown about the recent spike in coronavirus cases in her state and her plans on reopening the economy.
For First Time In History, Female Marines Graduated Boot Camp In San Diego
The Marines are the last service to integrate women into boot camp. For the first time this spring, female recruits completed the grueling boot camp in San Diego.
Arizona GOP Passes Law Keeping Some Voters From Being Mailed Ballots Automatically
Arizona is now the latest Republican-run state to enact new restrictions on voting. The measure comes as the GOP-led state Senate conducts a controversial election review in Arizona's largest county.