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.
Crowds Rush To Lake Of The Ozarks During The Memorial Day Weekend
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Osage Beach, Missouri mayor John Olivarri about crowded openings at bars in his Lake of the Ozarks town.
Alabama County Takes A More Cautious Approach, As The State Relaxes Restrictions
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Mark Wilson, the top health official for Jefferson County, Ala., about his county's response to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Projects Across The U.S. Memorialize Coronavirus Victims
As the U.S. nears the grim milestone of 100,000 dead from COVID-19, various projects around the country are trying to make sure that those who have died are remembered for who they were.
True Coronavirus Death Toll Is Likely To Be Higher Than The Recorded Numbers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Maggie Koerth, a senior science writer for FiveThirtyEight, about the true COVID-19 death count in the U.S. Experts say it is undoubtedly higher than the official number.
Officials Start Planning For The Next Presidential Transition
Even though Election Day 2020 is a little less than six months away, the law requires officials to start planning for the next presidential transition. It may have to be done virtually this year.
How New Deal Art Redefined America
When the Roosevelt administration rolled out funding for artists, musicians, writers and actors during the Great Depression, it helped create a new vision of American culture.
What Federal Judge's Ruling On Florida Law Restricting Felon Voting Means For Voters
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rev. Greg James about federal judge's ruling that challenged the law concerning the voting rights of felons in Florida.
How Hong Kong Reacted To A New Law Proposed By China
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with activist Max Chung about Hong Kong's reaction to a new law proposed by the Chinese government last week.
Bedouin Tour Guide Loses His House After Jordan Closes Borders During The Pandemic
The pandemic has affected people of various occupations across the world. One of them is a Bedouin tour guide in Jordan's ancient ruins of Petra. He has lost his home and is back in a tent.
What Movies Hollywood Prepared For The Reopening Of Theaters
Memorial Day usually means the start of Hollywood's blockbuster season — except this summer is different. But if movie theaters do reopen soon, Hollywood has few premiers to revive the industry.
Coronavirus Victims: Vietnam War Hero Bennie Adkins
Bennie Adkins was a Vietnam War hero, who returned home, got three college degrees and started a successful accounting firm. He was the first Medal of Honor recipient to die of COVID-19.