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.
Former British Foreign Secretary Calls For End To Refugee Camp System
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews former British foreign secretary David Miliband, who now heads the International Rescue Committee. Miliband is calling for an end to the refugee camp system and reform of the ways the international community handles migrants and refugees.
Italy Pushes For Greater EU Cooperation In Combating Terrorism
With the arrest this spring of six Moroccans suspected of planning terror attacks on Italy, the southern European nation believes it has become a target. It is pushing for greater continental cooperation and sharing of intelligence to combat extremists.
House Speaker Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
After holding back his support, House Speaker Paul Ryan now says he will vote for the presumptive GOP nominee for president, Donald Trump.
Study Finds Dogs Were Domesticated Twice In Different Parts Of The World
A new study says dogs were domesticated in not one, but two places. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with one of the study's authors, Greger Larson, an archaeology professor at Oxford University.
Women Held To Higher Ethical Standard Than Men, Study Shows
In a new study on gender and ethics, researchers found women receive harsher punishments than men for ethical violations at work.
Top U.S. Diplomat Outlines Complicated Issues Facing U.S., China
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniel R. Russel, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He's off to Beijing to prepare for the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue starting on Monday.
U.S. Agency Tries Radical Rehab Technique On Aging Government Buildings
Love them or hate them, modernist buildings of the 1960s and '70s are beginning to need renovation, and the U.S. General Services Administration is trying something unusual — putting a 32-story office tower under glass. The double wall exterior will not only save energy but protect the inhabitants from a bomb blast. NPR explores whether the repairs are worth the $120 million and if the outer wall will ruin the original architecture design.
Hillary Clinton Delivers Foreign Policy Speech In San Diego
Hillary Clinton delivered a foreign policy speech in San Diego Thursday, drawing a contrast with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Golden State Warriors Face Cleveland Cavaliers In Historic NBA Finals Rematch
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to fans of both teams ahead of the historic rematch.
Generation Politics: 65-Year-Olds Share Experiences That Shaped Their Views
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to a group of 65-year-old voters as part of a radio series where he explores the generational differences between how 25, 45 and 65-year-olds think about politics. He finds that this group of 65-year-olds were born into a structured world, which, for many, resembled The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. But later, their outlook was rocked by a series of assassinations of political figures, anti-war and civil rights protests.
Bad Day? An Astrophysicist Explains Why 'It Just Doesn't Matter'
One of the things that being an astrophysicist has given Adam Frank is real perspective. You think your day is bad? Your smallness should make you realize it just doesn't matter, since we're such a small speck in the universe.