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With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work.

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Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.

Weekend Edition's Scott Simon talks with author Nathan Hale about his kids' graphic history book, "One Dead Spy." It's the story of Revolutionary War spy, Nathan Hale, no relation to the author.

Florida voters may end most residential property taxes - a step considered in other states. Local firefighters worry what it will do to their response times - and other officials are sounding alarms.

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

Brazilian singer Mari Froes is touring North America with her debut album, 'Esquina Do Sol." NPR's Scott Simon spoke with the artist on her tour stop in Washington, D.C.

Analysts are warning about an impending jump in gas prices. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bob McNally, of Rapidan Energy about how and even if the economic effects can be mitigated.

When someone dies in ICE detention, who actually tells their family- and what does that process look like? Also, pediatricians say immigration sweeps are keeping migrant kids away from the doctor.