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.
David Gilkey Was 'An Incredibly Thoughtful' Photographer In The Midst Of Plight
NPR's Jason Beaubien remembers NPR photographer David Gilkey who was killed Sunday in Afghanistan.
British Playwright Peter Shaffer, Who Wrote 'Equus,' Dies At 90
Playwright Peter Shaffer has died. He was best known for Equus and Amadeus, both of which became movies.
Trump's African-American: 'I Am Not A Trump Supporter'
Gregory Cheadle tells NPR he was not offended when presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump pointed to him at a recent California campaign rally and said, "Look at my African-American over here."
Donald Trump Faces Criticism Over Comments About Latino Judge
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump faced a wave of criticism after his latest words about a Latino judge.
Muhammed Ali Vs. Sonny Liston: The 'Worst Mess In History Of Sports'
In remembrance of Muhammed Ali, NPR looks back at Robert Siegel's conversation with filmmaker Gary Robinov, director of Raising Ali, about the 50th anniversary of the heavyweight boxing match between Ali and Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine. This story originally aired on May 22, 2015, on All Things Considered.
Narendra Modi Comes To Washington
The prime minister of India visits the U.S. this week and will meet with President Obama and address Congress. Modi was once banned from entering the U.S., but opinions in Washington have changed.
Ethiopian Runners Say They Face Discrimination
When Ethiopia barred its best distance runner from competing in the 2016 Olympics, many saw it as an act of ethnic discrimination. Another runner from the same ethnic group says he was exiled.
What Does 'Presumptive' Nominee Mean?
Donald Trump has been the presumptive Republican nominee since last month. Hillary Clinton expects to grab that title Tuesday. But that isn't the same thing as officially securing the nomination.
Let's Stop Venting And Start Helping
Michel Martin comments on the recent controversy surrounding the 4-year-old child that fell into a gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo.