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.
Ready To Hit The Stump, Obama Expected To Endorse Clinton This Week
President Obama is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton for president this week. He will be the rare two-term president to be welcome and active on the campaign trail.
Clinton Expected To Claim Victory Tuesday Night, Marking Historical Moment
A day after an AP analysis unexpectedly indicated Clinton had the pledged delegates and superdelegates to claim the Democratic nomination, she and Sen. Bernie Sanders await results from six states.
Sen. Jeff Flake Condemns Donald Trump's Attacks On Federal Judge
NPR's Robert Siegel does a follow up interview with Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake about Donald Trump's recent comments about Judge Curiel and Muslims. Flake hoped Trump would walk back his statements, but now that he hasn't, he says he is not able endorse Trump, even though he is the presumptive GOP nominee.
United Nations Urges Syria To Allow Air Drops To Besieged Areas
The U.S. says Syria is still blocking aid and "stringing along" the United Nations. But the U.N. is now asking Syria for permission to conduct air drops to besieged cities.
On Last Big Primary Day, Presumptive Candidates Pivot To General Election
Hillary Clinton plans to use tonight's speech to declare a historic victory in the primaries, though Bernie Sanders shows every sign of fighting until the last primary in Washinton, D.C., next week.
Obama Hosts Indian Prime Minister At The White House
President Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Tuesday.
Afghan Journalist Zabihullah Tamanna Buried In Kabul
Afghan journalist Zabihullah Tamanna was buried Tuesday. He was killed on Sunday while working with a team of NPR journalists.
'The Fractured Republic' Explores How Nostalgia Led To Polarized Politics
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Yuval Levin about his latest book, The Fractured Republic: Renewing America's Social Contract in the Age of Individualism. He argues both liberal and conservative Americans' nostalgia for the past has led to today's polarized national life.
Doctors Must Overcome New Red Tape In Struggle To Treat Veterans
The Veterans Choice program hasn't cut wait times for vets seeking medical care because the program has added one more layer of bureaucracy. That complicates life for doctors trying to provide care to vets and for vets looking to see a doctor. This story is part of a collaboration among NPR and member stations looking at Veterans Choice.