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.
Immigration Program To Reunite Filipino World War II Vets With Family
Some Filipino World War II veterans have waited for decades to be reunited in the U.S. with their relatives living in the Philippines. A new federal immigration program will allow some family members who are waiting for visas to come to the U.S. early and help take care of these elderly veterans.
Texas Governor Linked To Trump University Fraud Case
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Associated Press reporter Michael Biesecker about his reporting on Trump University.
Louisville, Ky., Celebrates Muhammad Ali With 'I Am Ali' Festival
A celebration of Muhammad Ali's life that focused on children happened Wednesday in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Ky. The festival included music, dance and educational activities and intended to remind young people that they, like Ali, "can become the greatest at whatever they choose."
Congress Passes Largest Chemical Safety Legislation In 40 Years
Congress has passed the biggest chemical safety legislation in 40 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Denison of the Environmental Defense Fund about what this means for consumers.
Donald Trump Attempts To Clarify Message In Teleprompter Speech
Reading from a teleprompter Tuesday night, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tried to stabilize a campaign that looked almost in freefall just hours earlier.
Lone Senator To Endorse Bernie Sanders Reacts To Clinton Victory
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, following Tuesday's primaries. He is the only senator to have endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination.
Rep. Jeff Miller Outlines Failures Of Veterans Choice Program
Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Jeff Miller led the push to create the Veterans Choice program, and cooperated with his ideological opposite, Sen. Bernie Sanders, to get it passed. The Florida Republican has been among the VA's leading critics, especially for what he considers mismanagement of the choice program and a reluctance to fire bad VA staff.
Stanford University Sexual Assault Case Gains Unusual Media Attention
A woman's sentencing statement about the man convicted of raping her at Stanford became a viral sensation through BuzzFeed and an unusual extended reading by a CNN anchor.