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.
How The Trump Administration's Aid Agency Is Faring With Budget Cuts
President Trump has been cutting budgets for foreign aid and that means the man in charge of U.S. development work around the world has a tough selling job with his own government. But how is the Trump administration's aid agency is faring?
Why Low Snowfall In The Rockies Is Concerning For Western Water Managers
Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the western United States.
In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income
The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.
How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry
Pioneering outdoor filmmaker Warren Miller died last week at 93. NPR's Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro look back on his life and the early impact he had on the extreme skiing film industry.
Hotel And Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas hotel and casino mogul, is continuing to deal with the aftermath from last week when a Wall Street Journal article detailed a pattern of sexual misconduct dating back decades. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta about the latest updates.
Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome
A candidate has finally emerged to challenge Egyptian President's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re-election campaign. Even with another candidate, the expected outcome of the election probably won't change.
Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban
The fourth large terror attack in Afghanistan in nine days resulted in 11 deaths at a training base and was claimed by ISIS. Attacks have been split between ISIS and Taliban forces in a seeming attempt to further destabilize the country.
American With Korean Heritage Will Play On Korea's Women Hockey Team At Olympics
Athletes from North and South Korea joined together for the Olympics. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Randi Griffin, an American whose mom is South Korean, about playing on the women's ice hockey team.