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.
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.
Experts Concerned About Idea Of A Preemptive Strike Against North Korea
The White House's withdrawal of Victor Cha as a candidate for ambassador to South Korea comes as an apparent result of differing views on the idea of using a preemptive strike against North Korea.
Trump's Immigration Proposal Would Eliminate Green Card Lottery
As part of his immigration proposal, President Trump has proposed eliminating the Green Card Lottery that allows around 55,000 people who have no family connection or employer sponsor to enter the U.S. each year. Muzaffar Chishti, a director of the Migration Policy Institute, explains the origin of the program and how it's changed.
At Border Security Expo In Texas, Emphasis Isn't On Steel And Concrete Barriers
As President Trump pushes for an immigration deal that would expand his immigration crackdown on Capitol Hill, administration officials, vendors and law enforcement are gathering in San Antonio for a border security expo.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Discusses State Of The Union Address
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Colorado's Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper as he offers his reaction to President Trump's first State of the Union address. Trump included a call for greater bipartisanship on the sharp policy differences that divide Republicans and Democrats.
Infrastructure Experts Wondering Where Funding Would Come From For Trump's Plan
President Trump's plan to invest billions into fixing the nation's crumbling infrastructure may burden state and local governments and lead to a greater reliance on tolls.
After SOTU, Lawmakers Waiting To See If Trump Will Release GOP Memo
Following President Trump's State of the Union address, one big question remains on whether the White House will allow the release of a controversial House GOP memo related to the Russia investigation.
