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.
Nas' 'Illmatic' Gets A New Sound When Performed With National Symphony Orchestra
Nas' 1994 Illmatic is considered by many critics to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever — offering a raw and eloquent look at life in NYC's Queensbridge Projects. Now, more than 10 years later, Nas performed the album in an entirely different setting, with the National Symphony Orchestra backing him.
After FBI Deputy Director McCabe Resigns, A Look At Where The Russia Investigation Stands
From the GOP authored memo alleging surveillance abuse by the FBI, to the abrupt departure of the bureau's embattled deputy head, to the administrations actions or non-actions against Russians with ties to the Kremlin, the past two days have been busy ones for the Russia Investigation.
Trump Facing Criticism For Not Doing Enough To Punish Russia For Election Meddling
The list of Russians drawn up as part of a sanctions package signed into law last year is not acceptable, according to Senate Democrats who are sharply critical of the Trump administration move.
Iowa Bill Would Require High School Students To Pass U.S. Citizenship Test Before Graduating
High school students in Iowa might have to take one more exam before receiving their diplomas — a civic test. It's the same test administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to those looking to become U.S. citizens. That's part of a new bill introduced in the Iowa legislature. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Rep. Walt Rogers, R-Iowa, about his bill.
Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell Plans To Bring Wife Of Deported Man To SOTU Address
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., in advance of President Trump's first State of the Union address. Dingell is bringing Cindy Garcia, the wife of a Jorge Garcia, who was deported last month to Mexico after living in the U.S. for 30 years.
Capitol Hill Is Divided Leading Up To President Trump's First SOTU Address
President Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union address in front of a divided and confrontational Congress. The mood on Capitol Hill is antagonistic and divided leading up to the speech.
South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April
The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.
Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Thought War On Terror Would Be Easily Won
After a six-year fight with the Department of Defense, the researchers at the National Security Archive obtained thousands of memos written by former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Nate Jones, director of the archive's Freedom of Information Act Project, about what the memos reveal.
The History Of Inviting Extraordinary Americans To The SOTU Address
The State of the Union tradition of inviting extraordinary Americans to sit with the first lady began under Ronald Reagan in 1982. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gerhard Peters, co-director of the American Presidency Project at the University of California — Santa Barbara, who is also a political science professor at Citrus College, about the tradition.
Republican Rep. David Schweikert Discusses White House's Immigration Framework
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., and member of the Freedom Caucus, about the White House immigration framework and infrastructure plan ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address.
President Trump Expected To Address Divisive Issues In SOTU Speech
When President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, aides say he will be optimistic, bipartisan and forward-looking. But Trump is not known for bringing people together and many issues he'll speak about are divisive.