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<em>Graceland, At Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache From the American South,</em> by Margaret Renkl

'Graceland, At Last' Juxtaposes The Good And The Bad In The American South

Writer Margaret Renkl's sense of joyful belonging to the South co-exists with her intense desire for Southerners who face prejudice or poverty finally to be embraced and supported.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses reporters after beating back the recall attempt that aimed to remove him from office, at the John L. Burton California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.

A recently installed surveillance camera is seen positioned near the U.S. Capitol on Monday.

Capitol Police Are Upping Security Ahead Of A Rally In Support Of The Jan. 6 Rioters

Congressional leaders and top security officials say the U.S. Capitol will be well-prepared for a far-right rally expected for the area this Saturday.

Recall Front-Runner Larry Elder's Success Speaks To Conservative Media's Influence

Larry Elder has emerged as the most likely candidate to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., if the recall succeeds. The conservative talk show host would owe a lot to his employer, Salem Media Group.

Congressman Who Served In Afghanistan Discusses Antony Blinken Hearing

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan about the hearing of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

A recent Department of Justice report criticized the FBI for its handling of abuse claims against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, pictured.

Gymnasts Biles And Raisman Will Testify About The FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar Case

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week follows a watchdog report that detailed "numerous and fundamental errors" of the FBI's handling of the Nassar case.

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, all of New York City's public school students are expected to return to classes in person today.

It's Back-To-School Season In NYC. Here's How 3 Moms Are Handling It

School districts are once again making enormous changes at the last minute. New York City, the nation's largest district, is one of the few holdouts against offering a remote option.

Weeks after getting sick from COVID-19, Kathleen Hipps is still experiencing symptoms, even though she was fully vaccinated.

What We Know About Breakthrough Infections And Long COVID

As the delta variant causes more vaccinated people to get "breakthrough infections," concerns are rising that even the vaccinated could develop long COVID symptoms in rare cases.

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, reacts after scoring a point against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Sunday, in New York.

Daniil Medvedev Wins His 1st Major Championship At U.S. Open

Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's quest for the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men's tennis since 1969.

A webcam still showing blizzard conditions at Summit Station, a weather research station at Greenland's highest point. In August, the station recorded rain for the first time ever.

Greenland Pummeled By Snow One Month After Its Summit Saw Rain For The First Time

The remnants of Hurricane Larry, this season's longest-lasting storm, brought 100-mph gusts and feet of snow to some places in Greenland as its summer of record-breaking warmth came to a close.

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