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.
White House Commission Under Attack As It Calls For Individual Voters' Data
A leader of the effort looking into voter fraud says reports that few states have agreed to comply with the request are"fake news." But most states only want to send a fraction of the data.
Protesters Clash With German Police Outside Of G-20 Summit
President Trump arrives in Germany ahead of the G-20 summit on Thursday. This president is much less popular than his predecessors, and the people of Hamburg are not looking forward to the protests and disruption likely to mark his visit.
President Trump Asserts Commitment To NATO Defense Policy In Poland
President Trump took questions about the North Korean missile strike and Russian meddling in the U.S. election when questioned by reporters in Poland. He also delivered a sweeping speech in Warsaw.
In Santiago, Chile, Searching For A Drink That Makes You Weak At The Knees
You can sometimes find out a lot about a country just by spending an hour or two rooting around town. NPR's Philip Reeves sent this postcard about his trip to a historic market in Santiago, Chile, in search of one of the world's more lethal drinks.
In 'The Accomplished Guest,' Baby Boomers Step Back Into The Spotlight
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with writer Ann Beattie about her new collection of short stories, The Accomplished Guest, which puts the spotlight back on the Baby Boomer generation.
In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Tom Holland's Peter Parker Finally Comes Home
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Spider-Man: Homecoming, starring Tom Holland as the youngest actor to play the screen's youngest superhero.
Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran Faces Pressure Over Health Care At Town Hall Event
Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran is one of the few Republicans holding town hall events this week while Congress is in recess. He is facing pressure over the Senate health care bill.
Wisconsin Primary Care Doctor Describes Challenges Of Prescribing Opioids
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says opioid prescriptions are down, but still way too high. While doctors are prescribing lower doses, they are still doing so for longer than CDC guidelines say are safe. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Dr. Alan Schwartzstein, who has worked as a family doctor for 28 years in rural Wisconsin, about the issues surrounding prescribing pain medication.
Federal Court Prepares To Consider Texas Gerrymandering Case
Next week a federal court will consider whether Texas should change its political boundaries before the 2018 election. Courts had ruled that previous congressional and statehouse districts discriminated against minorities. But plaintiffs in this case argue the current maps haven't fixed that problem.