Air quality warnings in New York and New Jersey as parks worker dies fighting fire A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday. Read more on NPR

‘Saturday Night Live’ cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his ‘enemies list’ The cast of Saturday Night Live jokingly touted their support for Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk in their first episode since Trump’s re-election this week. Read more on NPR

Bobby Allison, one of the all-time great NASCAR drivers, has died at age 86 Bobby Allison, whose life was full of tragedy even as he became one of the most celebrated NASCAR drivers of all time, died on Saturday. The Hall of Famer was 86. Read more on NPR

Israel’s ousted defense minister says the military has done all it can in Gaza On his last day in office, Israel’s outed defense minister offered a revealing glimpse into the war in Gaza – and the decision maker he holds responsible for holding up a ceasefire deal. Read more on NPR

In 2016, NPR talked to 2 young Hillary fans. How do they feel after this election? Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton supporters gathered at her alma mater hoping to celebrate the election of first female U.S. president. We tracked down two of the tiniest fans to check back in. Read more on NPR

Ann Patchett finds bits of Catholicism and America appalling: ‘But I am those things’ Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as much as any person did. Read more on NPR