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Colm Toibin vowed to never write a sequel. Until 'Long Island'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Colm Toibin about his new novel Long Island. His main character opens her front door to a stranger who accuses her husband of having an affair with his wife.
Nearly 250-Year-Old Shoe Company Sees A Spike In Popularity Amid The Pandemic
As people turn to "comfort fashion" during the pandemic, the Birkenstock shoe company, founded in 1774, is seeing its sandals spike in popularity.
The Effects Of El Paso Shooting On Latinx Community In The U.S.
by Maria Hinojosa
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Latino USA podcast host Maria Hinojosa about the anniversary of the El Paso Walmart shooting and the life of the Latinx community in the U.S. since.
Urgency Behind Nevada's New Bill That Expands Mail-In Voting
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Michelle Rindels of The Nevada Independent about the Nevada legislature passing a bill to expand mail-in voting during times of emergency.
Some Battleground States Lean Toward Biden, According To A New NPR Analysis
by Domenico Montanaro
President Trump is falling further behind in the presidential race, according to a new NPR analysis. Significant swing states are leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden, opening up a clear path to victory.
Former King of Spain To Leave The Country Amid Investigation Into Financial Scandals
by Lucía Benavides
The former king of Spain, Juan Carlos, says he is leaving the country to "preserve his legacy and personal dignity" as he faces an investigation into a series of financial scandals.
Scientists Discover New Lemur Species
Scientists have discovered and described a new species of mouse lemur from Madagascar. The new species is one of the smallest primates in the world.
Remembering One Of El Paso Shooting Victims, Arturo Benavides
by Mallory Falk
One year ago, a gunman killed 23 people and injured 23 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. One of the victims was 60-year-old Arturo Benavides, a decorated Army veteran and retired city bus driver.
High School Students Share Their Thoughts On The Upcoming School Year
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with high school students from Washington, D.C., Detroit and New York City about how they're feeling about the upcoming school year.