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The Taliban entered Kabul as it continues its speedy takeover of cities in Afghanistan.

A catalytic converter started an aggressive wildfire off the side of I-80 near the Lamb’s Canyon exit Saturday afternoon.

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Cara Buck, acting country director for Mercy Corps, about the recent earthquake in Haiti.

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with director Peter Nicks about his latest documentary, Homeroom. It's the latest and final film in a trilogy about Oakland students.

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with author and former New York Times labor reporter, Steven Greenhouse, about the labor movement's direction after the death of Richard Trumka, the former head of the AFL-CIO.

China and the Taliban are increasing their outreach to each other, as the insurgent group takes over much of Afghanistan.

The trial of singer R Kelly on charges of trafficking, abuse, and racketeering begins Monday. Kelly is accused of abusing women and girls in a pattern going back years.

Singer Kathy Mattea remembers Nanci Griffith with NPR's Scott Simon. Griffith, a beloved singer-songwriter, died Aug. 13 at age 68.

The small town of Algar in southern Spain has a long tradition of outdoor chats during the hot summer months. The mayor requests the activity be awarded UNESCO world heritage status.

Scientists who warned of heat waves and rising seas this week also say that it's possible to avoid the worst effects of the warming climate. They're relying on computer models of the world economy.