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.
For NPR's 50th — A Story Served With Laughter And Cheetos
All Things Considered listener Michael Spikes recounts a piece heard on the show in 2006 that he used for years to teach in his media production classes.
A New Variant May Be The Cause Of India's COVID-19 Surge
As India fights a staggering surge of COVID-19, some scientists suspect a reason for the record-breaking outbreak may be a new variant which spreads faster than any other seen so far.
Unusual Optimism In Washington About Bipartisan Work On Policing Reform
Lawmakers in Washington report progress on bipartisan policing legislation, but some key sticking points remain, including qualified immunity that shields officers from many lawsuits.
Rep. Elise Stefanik's Loyalty To Trump Is Likely To Be Rewarded
New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is positioning herself to replace Liz Cheney as the number three House Republican leader. She came to Congress as a moderate but shifted to become a top Trump ally.
'TCM Reframed' Looks At Beloved Old Movies Through Modern Eyes
Turner Classic Movies' Reframed series aims to provide context and conversation around canonical films that have been revealed as problematic by contemporary standards.
Oversight Board Says Facebook Must Revisit 'Arbitrary' Indefinite Trump Ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Thomas Hughes, director of the Oversight Board Administration, which ruled that Facebook was justified in banning then-President Trump from the social media platform.
As Burnout Culture Weighs Down Wall Street, Young Bankers Are Rethinking Their Career
Young bankers on Wall Street are re-assessing their careers as the pandemic blurred lines between home and office hours.
One Listener Can't Forget 1991 Story On Haitian Cane Cutters
All Things Considered listener Joel Abrams shares how a story about Haitian farmworkers has stuck with him since it aired on the show in 1991.
How A Predatory Real Estate Practice Changed The Face Of Compton
In the 1950s, the city of Compton was nearly all-white. But by the 1970s, it had turned majority Black — in part due to a state-sanctioned predatory real estate practice called blockbusting.
School Principals Help With Contact Tracing Amid COVID-19 Surge In Michigan
With most Michigan schools back to in-person learning, the state is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Health departments are turning to an unlikely new crew of contact tracers: school principals.