Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing.

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

Iran said it had closed the strait after Israel struck Lebanon Saturday, violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week.