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.
The Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 100,000
The coronavirus has claimed 100,000 lives in the U.S. The grim milestone comes as states started reopening, risking a much higher death toll.
Oakland A's To Stop Paying Minor League Players During The Pandemic
The Oakland Athletics said they plan to stop paying their minor league players beginning June 1. They became the first team to eliminate payments because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Trekkie Community Reacts To The Use Of 'Their' Term
The term "warp speed" was popularized by the Star Trek TV series. With the President announcing Operation Warp Speed to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, scientists and Trekkies discuss the term's history.
How Paterson, N.J., Has Traced Nearly 90% Of Its Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Persaud, a health officer of Paterson, N.J., about how his team has been able to mount an aggressive contact tracing campaign.
How Minneapolis Communities React To George Floyd's Death
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley about protests that erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Hong Kong May Lose U.S. Preferential Trade Status If No More Autonomous From China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he has reported to Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China –- a move that may lead the U.S. to withdraw preferential trade status of the city.
Trump Accuses Social Media Of Anti-Conservative Bias After Twitter Marks His Tweets
President Trump has accused social media platforms of anti-conservative bias and threatened to shut them down after Twitter flagged his tweets about mail-in ballots as misleading.
New Data Shows The Coronavirus Is Less Lethal Than First Thought
Scientists have found evidence that the coronavirus is less deadly than it first appeared — for Americans infected with the coronavirus, the chance of dying appears to be less than 1 in 100.
California Provides Coronavirus Relief Cash For Undocumented Residents
California this week has begun rolling out cash aid to undocumented adults who have been economically hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and do not qualify for federal assistance.
NASA Aborts The Launch Of The Crew Dragon
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday have aborted the launch of a spaceship that was supposed to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station.