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.
Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Post Upon House Vote
House Republicans voted Wednesday to strip Congresswoman Liz Cheney of her leadership post over her continued trashing of Donald Trump, illustrating the former president's stranglehold on the GOP.
Former Trump Officials Defended Their Response To Jan. 6 Capitol Attack In Hearing
On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hybrid hearing to examine the events of Jan. 6, with particular focus on the Trump administration's response to the attack.
Biden Administration Urges Israelis And Palestinians To De-Escalate Violence
The White House has urged Israelis and Palestinians to de-escalate their conflict but it has started out with a tentative Mideast policy and not even an ambassador to Israel yet.
Family Of Andrew Brown Jr. Allowed To See More Bodycam Footage
In Elizabeth City, N.C., the family of Andrew Brown Jr. gained access to more bodycam footage of when deputies fatally shot him while serving a warrant. Before today, they'd only seen one short clip.
Scientists Hopeful That Vaccines Will Work On Coronavirus Variant In India
A coronavirus variant is spreading quickly in India, causing a massive surge in cases. Scientists are rushing to see if vaccines will be effective against this variant. So far, the news is hopeful.
'It Feels More Desperate Than 2020': Attorney On New Voting Restrictions
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Elias, a voting rights attorney with Perkins Cole, about the bills proposed by Republican state legislators to restrict how and when to vote in their states.
Company After Company Reporting Record Profits As U.S. Economy Reopens
Many companies have been racking up record sales and profits so far this year. Their earnings are shattering expectations.