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Benjamin Taylor, one of Roth's closest friends during the last decades of his life, has written a memoir that rekindles Roth's voice: brilliant, profane, and so very funny.

With much of the world on lockdown due to the pandemic, critic Maureen Corrigan turns to books for companionship. Her recommended reads span fiction, nonfiction and poetry — some old, some new.

In an interview with NPR about his memoir, Permanent Record, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden denies any cooperation with Russian intelligence and says he would return if guaranteed a fair trial.

Gou Tanabe's graphic novel adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's novella makes its monsters both terrifying and weirdly human. Even if space spheres aren't your thing, Tanabe's art still prompts wonder.

Applications for jobless benefits are up again. "What we're seeing now is that lots more people who are unemployed are going to be unemployed for a longer period of time," economist Nick Bunker says.

Many of the players on one Ukrainian professional women's soccer team have experienced hardships of war, but they're still watching the Women's World Cup and cheering on their favorite players.

Disney has announced a major deal for ESPN, getting in the sports betting business squarely. This deal is part of a wave of moves that Disney has made as it struggles to find its space in streaming.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the women's world cup final, a Major League Baseball controversy, and the race for the MLB playoffs.

There's frustration and confusion as hundreds remain unaccounted for on Maui. Officials have asked for patience as they work through the list.

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.