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.
Los Angeles Film Festival Highlights Diversity In Film Industry
The Los Angeles Film Festival opened this week, showcasing the work of its most diverse roster of filmmakers yet. Film critic Carla Renata offers her take on the festival lineup.
In Sports Reporting, Sometimes 'Groin Injury' Isn't Quite Right
In two recent NBA games, a player has hurt another below the belt. FiveThirtyEight's Kyle Wagner analyzed the words the media uses to describe that part of a man's body — without being obscene.
Jobs Growth Slows Dramatically In May
The Labor Department says in May, employers added just 38,000 workers to payrolls. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had forecast the report would show 158,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent, but only because so many people dropped out of the workforce. Forecasters had expected the unemployment rate to hold steady at 5 percent.
When Temporary Toilets Become A Fixture In Poor Communities
We've all seen those portable plastic toilets at festivals and street fairs, but what happens when a community has to use them for more than a decade? Robert Smith from Planet Money takes us to a slum outside of Cape Town, South Africa where a temporary solution has lasted too long.
'But What If We're Wrong:' A Look At How We Will Remember The Now, Later
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with author and cultural critic, Chuck Klosterman. His new book But What If We're Wrong investigates which things we take as certainties might one day be proven wrong.
Chicago Releases Document Dump Of Police Documents, Videos
The City of Chicago today released hundreds of videos, audio recordings and other documents from investigations into dozens of police shootings and other incidents that may involve excessive force. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the move is a step toward greater transparency in police investigations, which many consider critical in restoring public trust in the oft-criticized police department.
'The Times' Reporter Describes ISIS Presence In Sirte
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Anthony Loyd, foreign correspondent for The Times, about his recent reporting from Libya.
TV Production Boom Fueled By Scripted 'Must See' Shows
We are in an era dubbed "peak TV," with more television being produced in the U.S. than ever. For people who work in the industry, and for people who watch TV, it's a big deal. Is it sustainable?