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.
Brexit And Independence Are Top Of Mind For Scottish Voters
The Scottish National Party has pledged to push for a referendum for independence from the United Kingdom if they win a majority in the Scottish Parliament.
How To Save 11 Ducklings From Your 9th-Story Balcony — Hint: You'll Need A 'Ducket'
A duck decided to nest on the 9th story balcony of a former Royal Navy specialist. Using some carabiners, rope and a "ducket," Steve Stuttard helped all 11 ducklings and their mom get to the water.
U.S. Announces Support For Waiving Intellectual Property Rights For COVID-19 Vaccines
Many countries have asked rich nations to waive the patent protections to vaccines so they can be cheaply manufactured elsewhere. The White House said it supports waiving intellectual property rights.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccines Might Not Work As Well For Those With Organ Transplants
For most people, COVID-19 vaccines promise a return to something akin to normal life. But for the roughly 500,000 Americans living with organ transplants, it's a different story.
Montana Environmentalist Is Biden's Pick To Head Bureau Of Land Management
President Biden has nominated a Montana environmentalist to push his agenda calling for millions of dollars to restore ecosystems and clean water sources over some 600 million acres of public land.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association To Vote On Reforms Under Pressure From Publicists
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Los Angeles Times staff writer Stacy Perman about reforms the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will vote on Thursday under pressure from top Hollywood publicists.
Vice President Harris Takes On The Effort For Internet Equity
Vice President Harris is in now charge of a push to get better internet across the U.S. Getting this right could have big stakes for her political future.
Israel Turns To A Centrist Politician To Try Building A New Coalition
After a deadlocked election and a failed attempt to form a government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has turned to a centrist politician to try building a coalition.
Death Toll Rises As Protests In Myanmar Continue
It's been three months since Myanmar's military seized control. The number of civilians killed protesting the takeover has risen to over 750, and neither side is showing any willingness to compromise.
