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.
President Trump Urges GOP To Move Forward With Immigration Bill That's Dividing The Party
Republican members of Congress heard from President Trump on Thursday as they met for their annual strategy and policy retreat. Trump urged them to move ahead with an immigration bill that the party is divided on.
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein Under Pressure As Republicans Prepare To Release Memo
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is under pressure. Rosenstein is supervising the special counsel's Russia investigation and he has drawn the ire of the President.
Trump Preparing To Sign Off On Release Of Controversial GOP Memo
President Trump is preparing to sign off on the release of a controversial House Republican memo related to the Russia investigation. That apparent decision is at odds with what Trump's FBI director wants.
Republicans Plan To Release Controversial Memo Alleging Surveillance Abuse By FBI
Tension between President Trump and the FBI is rising with the anticipated release of a GOP authored memo alleging that the FBI improperly used its surveillance authority and is biased in its role in the Russia investigation. FBI director Chris Wray opposes the release, but Trump has said he is certain to make it public.
With Marijuana Legal In California, San Francisco Is Dismissing Thousands Of Convictions
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday that his office will dismiss thousands of marijuana-related convictions dating back to 1975. This is in response to California legalizing recreational marijuana this year.
Tracing the Tension Between President Trump And the FBI Since The 2016 Campaign
The animosity between President Trump and the FBI isn't new. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Ari Shapiro trace the tension from the 2016 campaign through present day conflicts, including the GOP memo that hasn't been released.
British Lord Resigns After Being A Few Minutes Late, But Will Keep His Job
Lord Michael Bates was set to answer questions before the British House of Lords on Wednesday, but arrived a few minutes late. When the session concluded, he jumped up to the lectern, apologized profusely and offered his resignation. He still has his job though after Prime Minister Theresa May said she wouldn't accept it.
Hanging With '2 Dope Queens' As Popular Podcast Gets HBO Special
The popular podcast 2 Dope Queens started two years ago and now it's coming to TV in the form of four HBO comedy specials. The podcasts hosts, Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams, talk about where the show's power and chemistry come from.
This Might Finally Be The Year For Philadelphia Eagles Fans
This may be finally be the year for Philadelphia Eagles fans. But after a decades long drought, they're cautiously optimistic that their team can win the Super Bowl and bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy.