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Book News: Apple, DOJ Tussle As Ebook Price Fixing Trial Ends

Also: An Oklahoma salesman is accused of stealing $2.8 million in textbooks; Joseph Epstein on why Kafka is overrated.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres speaks during the opening ceremony of the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday.

The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink

At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change.

Colombian artist J Balvin poses at the Universal Music offices in Mexico City in March 2020.

Why We're So Excited About J Balvin's 'El Tiny' Concert

An NPR series for Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a video from the Colombian reggaeton star. Here's why we think you'll love it, too.

In this May 28, 2020, file photo, a woman passes a fence outside Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery adorned with tributes to victims of COVID-19 in New York. The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, Sept. 22, a figure unimaginable eight months ago when the scourge first reached the world’s richest nation with its sparkling laboratories, top-flight scientists and towering stockpiles of medicines and emergency supplies. (Mark Lennihan/AP Photo File)

6 Months, Over 200,000 Deaths: Taking Stock Of The Pandemic In The U.S.

We check in with an epidemiologist and a virologist about the latest on COVID-19 in the U.S.

This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing

Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.

Suzanne Simard Explores The The Forest Society Of Trees In Book

NPR's Scott Simon talks with forestry scientist Suzanne Simard about her book, Finding the Mother Tree, and the real lives of trees.

In this image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Paul Hodgkins of Tampa, Fla., stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. On Monday, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Capitol Rioter Who Walked On Senate Floor On Jan. 6 Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison

A U.S. District Court judge says he wanted to send a message with his sentencing of Paul Hodgkins. It is the first resolution of a felony case stemming from the insurrection.

Taylor Swift performs in Dublin. In June, Swift protested Apple's payments to musicians in its new Apple Music streaming service.

Is Transparency The Music Industry's Next Battle?

A report on the music industry from Berklee College of Music offers recommendations for ensuring that royalties make it to their rightful owners.

The National Weather Service said Sunday afternoon it expected up to 50 inches of rain in some areas of Houston.

PHOTOS: Houston Flood Caused By Harvey Sends Residents Scrambling For Safety

The National Weather Service called the rain and flooding "unprecedented," and warned it could top 50 inches in some parts of the region.

A Capitol Police officer assaulted during the Jan. 6 riot says he feels 'betrayed'

Former Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell was repeatedly assaulted during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Since Donald Trump's reelection, he says he feels "betrayed."

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