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.
Behind The Humanitarian Crisis Caused By The Civil War In Ethiopia
The civil war in Ethiopia — which is going into its seventh month — has lead to an astonishing level of human suffering, with sexual violence being used as weapon of war.
Biden To Sit Down With The 'Big Four' Leaders From Congress
It's taken more than three months for President Biden to get around to hosting his first meeting with the "big four" leaders from Congress. Instead, he has focused on rank-and-file lawmakers.
Black Police Officers Reflect On George Floyd Murder, Derek Chauvin Trial
Last June, NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with three police officers about being Black in law enforcement. We revisit those officers to talk about the Chauvin verdict and what's next for police reform.
Afghan Women's Rights Activist Pushes For Inclusive Peace Process After Kabul Bombing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shaharzad Akbar, chairperson for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, about recent attacks in Kabul.
Gov. Hutchinson On States Opting Out Of Unemployment Relief
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, about his decision to move towards ending federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Hikes In Gas Prices Fueled In Part By Panic Buying
The Colonial Pipeline hack is an issue for the government and energy industry, but won't have a huge effect on national gas prices. Some areas may see temporary shortages, due in part to panic buying.
Immigrants Are Restarting Their Lives After Hiding In Sanctuary For Years
Undocumented immigrants who took sanctuary in churches during the Trump administration can now walk free. One family is restarting their lives after spending 843 days hiding out to avoid deportation.
Pennies From (Almost) Heaven: Get Paid To Move To West Virginia
A program called Ascend West Virginia hopes to draw remote workers to the Mountain State, even to the point of paying $12,000 to selected applicants.
How Much Will Hesitancy Among Parents Affect Vaccine Rollout To Children?
Children as young as 12 can now get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, but it may be hard to convince some parents to let them. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and pediatrician Dr. Sally Goza discuss this hesitancy.
Bishops Debate Whether Politicians Who Support Abortion Should Receive Communion
Should Catholic politicians who support abortion rights be able to receive communion? American bishops have been grappling with this since Biden became the second Catholic president in U.S. history.
'Mr. Personality' Lloyd Price Dead At 88
Singer Lloyd Price, best known for the hits "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" and "Stagger Lee," died in New Rochelle, N.Y., last week at the age of 88.