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.
NBC Cancels The Golden Globes Amid HFPA Controversy
NBC announced it is cancelling the Golden Globes because reforms to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — after allegations of unethical and possibly illegal activities — do not go far enough.
Washington State Seeing A 4th Wave Of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
While much of the U.S. celebrates declining COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, the opposite is true in Washington state, where the governor is extending mandates and restrictions.
Major Fuel Pipeline Remains Shut Down From Ongoing Ransomware Attack
A petroleum pipeline stretching from Texas to New York remains shut due to a ransomware attack. President Biden is calling for new infrastructure, yet the attack shows the threat to existing systems.
Dawn Richard Sings Her Freedom On 'Second Line'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New Orleans multi-hyphenate Dawn Richard about her long journey from budding pop star to indie auteur, as well as her latest album Second Line.
Gov. Gavin Newsom On California's Huge Budget Surplus, Recall Election
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., who is facing a recall election, about his economic recovery plan that would give $600 stimulus checks to more Californians.
President Biden Says Those Who Turn Down Suitable Jobs May Lose Unemployment Aid
President Biden downplayed complaints that unemployment benefits are discouraging people from looking for work, but stressed that those who turn down suitable job offers may be at risk of losing aid.
Palestinians Say 20 People Were Killed In Israeli Airstrikes In The Gaza Strip
Palestinians say 20 people, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Israel wouldn't confirm the deaths, but said it has been carrying out strikes against militants.
Life Kit: How To Pick A Baby Name
NPR's Life Kit shares tips and tricks for how to pick a baby name.
NPR At 50: Life Advice From Listeners Who Hit The Half-Century Mark
In honor of NPR's 50th birthday, we asked listeners who reached that milestone for some life advice. Hundreds answered.
CVS, Walgreens Are America's Epicenters For COVID-19 Vaccine Waste
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with reporter Joshua Eaton about the two pharmacy chains accounting for the majority of wasted COVID-19 vaccines, according to reporting from Kaiser Health News.
Rapper Esoteric On New Album 'Super What?'
Rapper Esoteric of the group CZARFACE discusses the new collaboration album Super What? and the legacy of rapper MF DOOM, who died in 2020.