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.
Pompeo Still Holds A Tough Stance Toward Iran, North Korea, Venezuela During Epidemic
As diplomats call on countries to work together, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed China for the "Wuhan virus," increased sanctions on Iran and accused North Korea of building weapons.
Top Chicago Public Health Official Addresses The City's Challenges Ahead
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Allison Arwady, public health commissioner for the city of Chicago, about her city's preparations for a growing number of cases.
New Ambassador To United States Addresses Impact Of COVID-19 In U.K.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Karen Pierce, the new U.K. ambassador to the U.S., about the impact of COVID-19 in the U.K. — including the positive diagnosis of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
William Helmreich, Sociologist Known For Walking Every Block Of New York City, Dies
William Helmreich, a sociologist best known for his walking tours of New York City, died from COVID-19 on Saturday at the age of 74. Helmreich walked every block of the city's five boroughs.
First-Generation College Graduates Now Face Not Being Able To Walk Across Stage
Much of the college class of 2020 may not be able to walk at graduation. What does that mean for the first students in their families to go to college? How can schools and families still celebrate?
An Update On The Drugs Being Developed And Tested To Fight COVID-19
Lots of drugs are being tried to combat COVID-19, but only a handful are being tested in a scientific manner. Here's a look at what's being studied, and what possible therapies lie ahead.
Trump Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards Rollback, A Key Policy Goal
The Trump administration is replacing Obama-era fuel economy standards with weaker ones that will allow for more air pollution. Groups are already lining up to challenge the new rule.
The 1st Of The Month Is Coming Amid A Pandemic. What If You Can't Pay Rent?
Rent is due Wednesday for millions of Americans, many of whom are out of work. Slate's Henry Grabar talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about what might happen if they can't pay.
A Coronavirus Spike In A Big City, And In A Small One
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, cities big and small are seeing outbreaks. In Detroit, doctors say there aren't enough tests. Albany, Ga. has seen hundreds of cases.
Medicare And Medicaid Administrator Addresses U.S. Health Care Response To COVID-19
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Seema Verma, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about the administration's ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak.
