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Shanghai is changing at breakneck speed. That transformation, along with the hope, fear, greed and nostalgia that it engenders, is the stuff of novels. Three authors talk about the inspiration that China's most exciting city provides them.

Navigating elementary school is already hard enough — try adding in a bulky metal hearing aid. Cece Bell's new young adult graphic memoir captures the experience in a poignant and humorous way.

The intense singer-songwriter performed "The Ride" on a grand piano.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to George Kourounis, Royal Canadian Geographical Society's explorer-in-residence, about the possible closing of "The Gates of Hell," a natural gas field in Turkmenistan.

Republicans on Tuesday aim to keep control of the Virginia House and flip the Democratic-controlled senate — enabling GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin to enact new limits on abortion access after 15 weeks.

An Arizona judge is expected to decide soon whether the state can enforce a 19th century law banning almost all abortions, or if a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks should take effect.

In 2022, Orange County had a record-high number of eviction cases, almost 16,000, the most in the last decade. So far, 2023 numbers are not much different.

Francine Segan, author of Dolci: Italy's Sweets, discovered the unusual treat while traveling in Tuscany.

Many know author and TV personality Andy Cohen from his New Year's Eve specials with Anderson Cooper, or his guest appearances on the "Today" show, "The View" or "Live! With Kelly."

The attorney for the family of the 13-year-old Chicago boy shot in an alley by police said he didn't need to die. "Adam may still be alive today had the officer given him the opportunity to comply."

The FDA is expected to authorize boosters for omicron. Serena Williams wins her first U.S. Open match. And, Ukraine asks the EU to ban Russian travel for tourism.

A storm packing heavy rain was sweeping through the Northeast early Wednesday, while winter weather brought tornadoes in the Midwest and South, flood threats in Florida and blizzards in the Northwest.

There were mixed signals about whether Ye's unaccredited Christian private school is closing. The uncertainty comes as businesses continue to dissociate from the rapper.

Laywer David Berg's new memoir reveals the story of his most dramatic case. Run, Brother, Run is about the 1968 murder of Berg's brother, Alan, allegedly by Charles Harrelson — the father of actor Woody Harrelson — who was ultimately acquitted.

Prolific writer Percival Everett often skewers different corners of American society. His latest novel James is written from the point of view of the character Jim, from Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.

This past week, despite growing tensions at the borders, Israel announced a plan to move forward into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Also, Israeli airstrikes killed many in Lebanon.

The Colombian military on Wednesday freed 15 people held by the FARC rebel group. The hostages include Ingrid Betancourt, who was running for president when the FARC kidnapped her six years ago, and three American military contractors. Carolina Barco Isakson, Colombia's ambassador to the U.S., talks about the rescue operation.

The war in Gaza has taken a huge toll on the West Bank economy. Businesses have closed, tens of thousands can't work in Israel and analysts warn a continued decline could spark more violence.

Several Republicans with deep ties to state politics vie in the primary to face the Democrat in November.

Harris said that as president she would support eliminating the filibuster in the U.S. Senate to bring back federal protections for a woman's right to an abortion.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Kathleen Ethier, director of the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health, about a new survey on teen mental health.

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller hosted a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center had nothing to do with programming it.

The move was widely seen as an effort to prop up the ruble and strike back at Europe amid an onslaught of Western penalties levied against Russian banks.

Cuts to the grocery assistance program could undermine Fresh Access Bucks, which has been successful at addressing nutritional food deserts and supporting local growers.