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Bestselling novelist Paul Auster, author of 'The New York Trilogy,' dies at 77
by Tom Vitale
A leading figure in his generation of postmodern American writers, Auster wrote more than 20 novels, including City of Glass, Sunset Park, 4 3 2 1 and The Brooklyn Follies.
Israel's prime minister announces he's stepping down, sparking new elections
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett lost his parliamentary majority, setting the stage for Israel's fifth election in just over three years. Elections are likely to take place in October.
How climate change may affect your long-term finances
A majority of people in the U.S. have experienced extreme weather in the last five years, according to a new survey conducted by NPR, Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
French President Macron faces an uphill battle to a second term
by Rebecca Rosman
France's ruling center-right coalition lost its absolute majority in parliamentary elections Sunday, presenting President Emmanuel Macron with the likelihood of a difficult second term in office.
News brief: Children's vaccines; Colombia's new president; Jan. 6 hearings continue
Colombia elects a new president. Parents can now vaccinate kids under 5 against COVID. And, Elise Stefanik's defense of former President Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad.
New Forced Labor Prevention act goes into effect June 21
by Emily Feng
New U.S. legislation will force companies to prove that goods imported from the Chinese region Xinjiang > are not made with forced labor. Experts say proving this is nearly impossible.
Canadian authorities round up mall shoppers for jury duty
Shoppers were told to report to jury duty right away. It was a last resort decision because of a juror shortage, which was preferable to denying someone's right to a trial by jury.
New Hampshire distillery makes whiskey from invasive crab species
The bourbon is steeped with tiny green crabs considered a threat to New England's eco-system.
Colombia elects Gustavo Petro in historic presidential election
Colombia has a new president, after an historic election, that has held more than a few surprises.
New policy from world swimming body effectively bans transgender women
NPR's Steve Inskeep speak with AP sports writer Ciaran Fahey about a new policy by swimming's world governing body that restricts transgender women from competing in elite events like the Olympics.