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.
President Dilma Rousseff Testifies Before Brazil's Senate In Impeachment Trial
Brazil's Senate is holding a trial over whether to permanently remove President Dilma Rousseff from office. Rousseff testified on her behalf Monday.
Mexicans Mourn Death Of Pop Icon Juan Gabriel
Mexicans mourn the death of 66-year-old pop icon Juan Gabriel. Crowds gathered at Garibaldi Plaza to pay tribute to the singer who sold more than 20 million albums and composed 1,500 songs.
Syrian Refugee Family Arrives In New Jersey To Start New Life
A Syrian refugee family arrives to meet Syrian American relatives who are waiting to host them. This comes as the U.S. meets its goal of bringing 10,000 refugees from Syria by October.
New Chief Of Staff Outlines Global Challenges Faced By The Air Force
Gen. David Goldfein was sworn in about two months ago as the 21st Air Force chief of staff. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Gen. Goldfein about the outsized demands the Air Force must meet as it fights ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Hurricane Katrina Victim Rebuilds Her Life Again After Louisiana Floods
After Kevia Bolds fled New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, she and her family decided not to return over concerns about future flooding. Instead they moved to Baton Rouge, La., and two weeks ago her house flooded again. Now she faces the challenge of rebuilding her life for a second time.
Worried About A Bleak Future, Climate Change Activists Hesitant To Have Kids
Given the increasingly dire predictions about the future, being a climate activist is stressful. Some say it's making them stress over something else — whether or not to have children.
Prevention 'Is The Key' In Fighting Zika, Surgeon General Says
The CDC advised pregnant women to avoid parts of Florida after cases of the Zika virus emerged there. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks about what people should know about how the virus can spread.
Musicians 'Let It All Out' At MTV's Video Music Awards
Complex magazine writer Alex Gale talks about the more than 30-year history and previews what to expect for Sunday night's Video Music Awards on MTV.
Marking The 53rd Anniversary Of The March On Washington
On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Colin Kaepernick Is Just The Latest Athlete To Make A Strong Political Statement
Newly retired New York Times columnist Bill Rhoden discusses NFL player Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand during the national anthem and past political activism by athletes.