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.
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.
Author Interview: 'They Were Soldiers'
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Joseph Galloway and Marvin Wolf, who covered the Vietnam War, about their new book They Were Soldiers: the Sacrifices and Contributions of our Vietnam Veterans.
Keeping The Florida Keys Closed During The Pandemic
Much of Florida has loosened its coronavirus restrictions allowing beaches, malls and hair salons to reopen. But one place is still locked in: the Florida Keys.
ProPublica Report On Chicago's Dramatic COVID-19 Health Disparities
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ProPublica's Duaa Eldeib about her report, "The First 100," which looks at the reasons why 70 of the first 100 COVID-19 deaths in Chicago were African Americans.
Australia's Free Childcare Program
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Conor Duffy about the Australian government's decision to make child care free for parents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Your No-Stress Playlist: Bruce Springsteen
Listeners share the songs that make them feel calm during this stressful time.
Middle School Counselor's Insights On The Student Pandemic Experience
A school counselor reflects on how the pandemic is affecting her middle school students.
Pediatrician Discusses Pandemic's Effects On Middle Schoolers
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with pediatrician Cara Natterson about how the coronavirus pandemic — and our response to it — is affecting kids in a key developmental age group: middle school.
As He Leads Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu Faces Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court to face charges of bribery and fraud, just as he started a new term in office.