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.
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.
Trump Travels To Paris For Talks With French President Emmanuel Macron
President Trump will arrive in Paris on Thursday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, and he will be guest of honor at France's Bastille Day celebrations on Friday.
FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray Questioned By Senate Judiciary
Christopher Wray, President Trump's nominee to head the FBI, faced questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Wray pledged to lawmakers that he would be an independent leader of the FBI.
Democrats Eager To Work On Bipartisan Health Care Effort If GOP Bill Fails
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned his GOP colleagues they may have to work with Democrats if they can't pass their own health care bill. NPR takes a look at what Democrats would want if that happened.
Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' Sets New Record For YouTube Views
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR Music's Andrew Flanagan about Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" setting the new record for YouTube views.
Jared Kushner Faces Backlash For Role In Trump Jr.'s Russia Meeting
What forms are required to gain a high-access security clearance? Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and other officials have been able to "update" them with new information about meetings with foreigners, which recently set in motion the chain of events that revealed Russia's offer of support to the Trump campaign.
Newark, N.J., Lives With Aftermath Of Race Riots 50 Years Later
Fifty years after Newark, N.J., erupted in response to police treatment of an African-American resident, the city still lives with the aftermath.
Emails Confirm Donald Trump Jr. Knew Of Russian Effort To Sway 2016 Election
Donald Trump, Jr., released emails confirming he was told of a Russian government effort to sway the 2016 election in his father's favor. That release reverberated through Washington, where numerous related investigations are underway.
Emails Reveal Trump Jr. Knew Russia Wanted To Support Trump Campaign
Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday posted an email exchange that seemed to show he entertained an offer of Russian government help for his father to be elected president in 2016.