Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Donn Fendler, 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' Author, Dies
As a child, Donn Fendler was lost on Maine's Mount Katahdin for nine days. He told his story in Lost on a Mountain in Maine, which became required reading for generations. He died this week at age 90.
Rabbis Consider Presidential Election In Yom Kippur Sermons
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, about how rabbis are addressing the election in their high holiday sermons.
Former NBA Player Criticizes Donald Trump's 'Locker Room Talk'
Are the comments heard in the now infamous Access Hollywood tape of Donald Trump really just "locker room talk?" Many current and former pro athletes like former NBA player John Amaechi say it's not.
North Carolina Continues To Feel Effects Of Hurricane Matthew
The remnants of Hurricane Matthew are far out in the Atlantic Ocean. But the effects of the storm are still being felt Monday in North Carolina, which saw massive rainfall, flooding and many high-water rescues.
Pennsylvania Supporters Stand By Donald Trump After Fiery Debate
After a weekend of explosive revelations about the Republican nominee and a fiery debate between the two candidates, Donald Trump supporters in Pennsylvania say they will still support him.
Republicans Review Support Of Donald Trump After Second Debate
Republican leaders are weighing whether they and the party should still support Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Speaker Paul Ryan told members they should "do what's best for you in your district."
Pakistani Cinemas Ban Bollywood Films As Indian Conflict Intensifies
The flare-up in the Indian-Pakistan conflict is spilling over into the world of entertainment. Pakistan's cinema owners are refusing to screen Bollywood movies, despite their huge popularity.
New Data Reveal Increase In Hate Crimes After U.K. Brexit Vote
European embassies in United Kingdom logged dozens of incidents of suspected hate crime and abuse against their citizens after the Brexit vote, according to figures obtained by The Guardian. The newspaper said the vast majority of victims were from Eastern Europe, and Poles were targeted more than all other nationalities combined.
David Szalay's 'All That Man Is' Charts Life Of Man In 9 Stories
Short listed for the Mann Booker Prize, the new book, All That Man Is lives somewhere between short story collection and novel. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to author David Szalay.