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NPR's Noel King speaks with Colson Whitehead about his new novel Harlem Shuffle. His last two books — The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys — won Pulitzer Prizes.

NPR's A Martínez talks to CEO Geoff Freeman of Consumer Brands Association about federal rules requiring some businesses to have employees submit to weekly COVID-19 tests if they aren't vaccinated.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.

On Tuesday, Californians will decide whether Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom should remain in office. Here's a primer on the recall, how it works and how we got here — and the political stakes.

According to FBI data, the number of reported hate crimes rose in 2020. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Taylor Dumpson of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights about her experience being targeted.

The agreement came days before Iran was likely to be censured for failing to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Nicholas is expected to bring up to 10 inches of rain — with isolated downpours of up to 20 inches — across portions of coastal Texas and southwest Louisiana through at least Tuesday.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on how the democrats are planning to fill the void left by their minority whip, David Bonior of Michigan. Bonior has decided to run for governor in his home state.

NPR is following the ceremony and services commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City.

NPR's Ketzel Levine visits the Bonfante Gardens Theme Park in Gilroy, California. Owner Michael Bonfante opened the 75-acre parcel as a non-profit, educational project to teach children about plants.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports on a debate over drug policy reform, featuring Republican governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, and DEA Chief Asa Hutchinson.

Commentator Russell Roberts says it's time for politicians to provide the straight story on Social Security.