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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Argentine novelist, Mariana Enriquez, about her new nonfiction book, "Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave." It chronicles her visits to cemeteries across four continents.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Senator Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, about his party's strategy heading into a possible government shutdown.

Israel's Prime Minister says that Gaza City must be cleared to defeat Hamas, but the target to finish off Hamas keeps moving, with larger displacement of Palestinians.

Maine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England. In March, the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion from two U.S. food programs.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Jeremiah Hyslip of New York City along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it's vanishing in the wild.

President Trump failed to revoke DACA in his first term and his focus on immigration this time has mostly ignored the policy. Still, Republican lawmakers are deferring to the president on the issue.

The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested and detained Friday after fleeing ICE agents during a traffic stop in Des Moines. The school board voted Saturday to put him on administrative leave. Since his arrest, community members have rallied across the state to show their support for Roberts.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted after a push by President Trump. The move marks a dramatic escalation in Trump's effort to go after his political opponents.