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Pilgrims and clergy gather in remote Alaska village to canonize first Yup'ik saint
by Evan Erickson
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.
How The United States Failed To See The Coronavirus Crisis Coming
by Mary Louise Kelly
The U.S. has reported far more cases of coronavirus than any other country. How did the country not see this coming as recently as late February? What went wrong with the messaging from the top?
Remembering Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of 'Ain't No Sunshine' And 'Lean On Me'
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Singer and songwriter Bill Withers has died. He's best known for songs including "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine." Withers died Monday at the age of 81.
Tips For Bread Baking For Those Staying At Home
Experienced bakers share some bread-making tips with the apparently many people taking up the hobby while staying at home.
Wedding Planners And Vendors — Not To Mention Couples — Scramble To Adapt
Wedding planning is already a stressful task without a global pandemic added in the mix. Couples hoping to become newlyweds and those in the wedding industry are trying to navigate this problem.
An Alabama Church Service Heads To The Drive-In Theater
by Andrew Yeager
As church services in many states are put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, church leaders are looking for creative ways to hold services. One unique way is using a movie drive-in.
Driving A Long-Haul Truck During The Coronavirus Epidemic
Louisiana trucker Shantell Pablo chronicles her journey this week from North Carolina to Houston, Texas. Food is harder to get, she finds, but traffic is better.
Barbershops And Personal Care Services Feel The Effects Of Coronavirus Shutdowns
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with owner Frank Holmes on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his Virginia barbershop, which services members of the Washington Redskins.
Jared Kushner's Role In Coronavirus Response Draws Scrutiny
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump has put his son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner in charge of getting medical supplies where they are needed. Is Kushner helping or getting in the way?
The Pandemic Could Change American Attitudes Toward Government Services
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Suzanne Mettler, professor of government at Cornell University, about how the coronavirus pandemic could change Americans' attitudes about government.
European Union Restricts Export Of Medical Gear, Threatening Countries Which Need It
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Anabel González, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the European Union's decision to restrict the export of medical gear.
Defense Production Act Would Compel 3M To Change Mask Production And Export
by Camila Domonoske
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act "against" 3M to get the company to make more N95 face masks available to American medical workers.
Coronavirus Updates: Jobs Report, Mask Science
A dismal jobs report, on top of millions of unemployment claims, paints a dire picture of the economic carnage of the coronavirus. NPR correspondents examine that — and take a look at mask science.