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.
Overwhelmed Mo. Public Defender Office Appoints Governor To Handle A Case
Missouri's public defender system is one of the worst funded in the nation. To protest declining funding, the state's public defender director has taken a step that's getting him some attention — he has appointed Gov. Jay Nixon to handle a case.
'Indianapolis Star' Reveals USA Gymnastics Failed To Report Abuse Cases
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Marisa Kwiatkowski, investigative reporter for the Indianapolis Star, about how USA Gymnastics didn't report allegations of child abuse by coaches, allowing them to continue to abuse children for years.
Olympic Alternates Face Challenges In Training To Possibly Compete
There are two sets of athletes at the Olympic games: the athletes who will compete and the alternates who likely won't. The alternates are in Rio and training just as though they'll be in the competition.
'7-1 Wasn't Enough': World Cup Loss Enters Brazilian Lexicon Ahead Of Olympics
When Brazil hosted the World Cup two years ago, the men's national team suffered an epic 7-1 loss to Germany in the semifinals. Now "7-1 wasn't enough" has entered the lexicon as a slang phrase to represent Brazil's many misfortunes.
Donald Trump Raises Confusion, Concern Among Many In Germany
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Joerg Lau, foreign editor of Die Zeit, about how Germany views the U.S. presidential election. He says Donald Trump raises much confusion and concern among Germans.
California Surfers Divided Over Sport's Inclusion In Olympics
Surfing will be coming to the Olympics in 2020. The International Olympic Committee approved the sport for the upcoming Tokyo Games. Surfers in Southern California had a variety of reactions to the news, from "gnarly" to saying the Olympics were "50 years late."
Clinton Touts Alternate Paths To Success, Trump Criticizes Payment To Iran
Hillary Clinton campaigned in Nevada Thursday where she focused on how union workers without college degrees can get good jobs. In Maine, Trump focused on a cash payment sent to Iran by the U.S.
Clinton Highlights Billionaires' Support As A Way To Try To Undermine Trump
Hillary Clinton has some very rich people supporting her, including Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban and Meg Whitman. The advantages of their support are obvious. There are also some potential downsides.
Senate Control Up For Grabs As Republicans Play Defense
A look at the senate races this year reveals Republicans playing defense in many states, but Democrats need a serious bounce to take control of the chamber.
Dallas Police Recruitment Call Answered, But Pay Issues Are A Concern
Hundreds of applicants poured into the Dallas police following the fatal shooting of five officers. But comparatively low salaries continue to complicate efforts to recruit and retain good officers.
