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.
In Mexico, Candidates Sling Serious Mud In Tamaulipas
Mexico is witnessing its dirtiest election campaign season ever, and nowhere is that more evident than the northern border state of Tamaulipas. Candidates are accusing each other of ties to drug cartels and political alliances are shifting fast.
Week In Politics: Ryan Endorses Trump, Clinton's Foreign Policy Speech
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators, EJ Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of the New York Times. They discuss House Speaker Paul Ryan's endorsement of Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton's speech criticizing Trump on foreign policy.
Federal Jury Finds Three Somali-Americans Guilty Of Consipiring To Join ISIS
A federal jury in Minneapolis has convicted three young Somali-Americans of planning to join ISIS and fighting for them overseas. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dina Temple-Raston about the case.
Small Florida City In Deep Financial Trouble
Things have gotten so bad in the small Florida city of Opa-locka that the state has taken over its finances and city leaders are the subject of two corruption investigations.
Democrats Look To Tie Trump To Down-Races
What effect is Trump having on downballot Republicans? Democrats hope his nomination and a divide in the GOP can help them take back the Senate and even control of the House.
In Down-Ballot Races, Some Democrats Try To Link Trump To GOP Candidates
With Donald Trump the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, both parties are considering his effect on other races. In California, Democrats hope to use his unpopularity to unseat one GOP incumbent.
Medical Examiner's Report Confirms Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose
A medical examiner's report confirmed he cause of Prince's death was self-administered fentanyl. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about what fentanyl is and how its illicit use has led to a growing number of overdoses.
GOP Foreign Policy Hawks Pen Letter Opposing Trump's National Security Views
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Reuel Marc Gerecht, who signed the letter with other conservative foreign policy experts opposing Donald Trump's views on national security. Some conceded they would have to hold their noses and vote for Hillary Clinton. Gerecht is a senior fellow with the think tank, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Gitmo Detainees Likely To Be Released Under Parole Board Panels
The Obama administration is accelerating the process by which it screens Guantanamo detainees for possible release, part of its concerted strategy to empty the prison and, if it can, close it down. One such panel convened on Thursday, and NPR joined observers at the Pentagon.
