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.
Scientists Discover Sneaky Spider That Fools Predators
It's a dog eat dog world out there in nature. One way not to get eaten is to look like something else that's not tasty. Now scientists have discovered a spider that fools predators by not only looking like a nasty ant, but actually walking like one.
Chinese Dissident And Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo Dies At 61
Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo has died from cancer at age 61. He was serving a jail term for trying to overthrow China's government.
Fort Drum Shooting Raises Questions About Army Recruitment Process
The Fort Drum solder who killed his wife and a New York State trooper had a serious criminal record as a teenager. He plotted to kill students at his middle school. That has people asking how he was accepted into the U.S. Army.
Brazil's Former President Lula Sentenced To Prison For Corruption
Brazil's former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been convicted of corruption charges. Lula, as he's popularly known, was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison but remains free pending appeal. Lula denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
Statue Of Scopes Trial Lawyer Sparks Debate In Tennessee
In 1925, the Scopes Trial sparked national debates about creationism and secularism, and put Dayton, Tenn., on the map. Now another debate is happening in Dayton about whether it's appropriate to memorialize the secular side with a statue.
Denver Voters Withdraw Registrations In Response To Trump's Data Request
President Trump's commission on voting and elections requested voter data from across the country. Amber McReynolds, the director of elections in Denver, tells NPR's Kelly McEvers that people are calling her office in droves to withdraw their voter registrations because they are afraid of their private information going to the commission.
Russian Leaders Downplay Latest Links Revealed In Trump Jr. Emails
Russian leaders are downplaying the latest controversy about links between the Trump campaign and Russia. An email exchange released by Donald Trump Jr. reveals the president's son knew of Russian efforts to support his father's campaign.