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.
Iraq's Victory In Mosul Raises Questions About The Future Of ISIS
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman about what to expect for the future of ISIS now that the city of Mosul, Iraq, has been liberated from the terrorist group.
Survivors Describe Grim Revelations In Aftermath Of Mosul Victory
Countless bodies, ruins and questions remain as the last ISIS fighters are driven from Mosul. The Iraqi government declared the city liberated on Monday, even though there were still ISIS fighters in the city.
'Refuge' Captures Divide Between Father And Daughter Through Lens Of Immigration
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dina Nayeri about her new novel, Refuge, which tells the story of an elderly man in Iran and his adult daughter in Amsterdam.
Senate Republicans Press Forward Despite Sharp Division On Health Care Bill
Senate Republicans regrouped on Tuesday, as they tried to forge a path forward on health care legislation. The White House and GOP leaders pressed forward with the goal of voting next week.
Former Clinton Aide Responds To Trump Jr.'s Emails On Russia Meeting
President Trump's eldest son posted on Twitter Tuesday an email exchange that seems to show he entertained an offer of help from the Russian government during his father's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Palmieri, who was a top aide for the Hillary Clinton campaign.
Trump Jr.'s Emails Renew Questions About Legality Of Russia Meeting
When Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer last June, did he break any law? Foreign nationals are barred from providing "anything of value" to campaigns, and candidates are barred from soliciting anything of value.
Donald Trump Jr. Releases Email Chain About His Meeting With Russian Lawyer
President Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., released emails Tuesday confirming he was informed in June 2016 that the Russian government was working to help his father win the election, and that he shared that information with other top campaign officials.
Retrial Begins For 4 Defendants In Cliven Bundy Standoff Case
As a retrial begins for four men involved in an armed standoff against federal agents at Cliven Bundy's Nevada ranch, there are renewed questions about the strength of the federal government's case.
Documents Show Backpage.com Controls Sex-Related Ads
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter Tom Jackman about the discovery of new documents showing that Backpage.com, a website with classified ads, controls sex-related ads on its site. The company has claimed it does not control the ads people post.
