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.
At Least 16 Dead After Military Plane Crashes In Mississippi
A KC-130 tanker attached to the Marine Corps Reserve crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing all 16 aboard. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
'True Blood' Star Nelsan Ellis Dies At 39
Actor Nelsan Ellis has died at age 39. He was best known for playing the flamboyant short order cook, Lafayette, in the TV series, True Blood.
House Poised To Approve National Defense Authorization Bill
The House version of the Defense Authorization Bill sets spending at an unlawful $700 billion (because of sequestration) and includes items recognizing climate change as a threat to national security — a view supported by a number of Republicans.
Tech Design Ethicist Works To Raise Awareness Of Internet Addiction
Former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris explains how tech companies make their products hard to resist. He now advocates for a Hippocratic Oath for tech designers.
International Investigators Targeted By Spyware Sold To Mexican Government
The Mexican government has been accused of using high-tech software to spy on members of an international commission investigating a mass murder in the country.
Iraqi Forces Retake City Of Mosul From ISIS Fighters
Iraqi security forces, backed by a U.S.-led coalition, have finally declared victory against ISIS in Mosul, even though there are still ISIS fighters in the city. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Sally Becker, founding chair of Road to Peace, about rescuing women and children from Mosul.
