Weekend Edition Saturday
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Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
Episodes
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Missouri bird flu case raises questions for scientists
A week after an unusual human case of H5 avian influenza was reported in Missouri, many questions remain. The latest on what's known -- and not known -- about the case, and why scientists are worried.
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Biden discusses long range missiles for Ukraine with British PM
President Biden met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday to discuss whether Ukraine should be allowed to use missiles that could reach deep into Russian territory.
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Week in politics: Trump refuses future debates, elevates Laura Loomer
President Trump shuts down possibility of a second refusal to debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, why Republicans want Trump to distance himself from social media personality Laura Loomer.
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Highlights from the Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto Film Festival often predicts box office hits and award winners. NPR's Scott Simon talks with critic Siddhant Adlakha about some of this year's highlights.
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How one family of Afghan refugees is adjusting to their new life in Maine
People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine.
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San Marino, a country of just over 33,000 people, has a rare international soccer win
San Marino has trounced Liechtenstein, its first international soccer win in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon has details.
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Georgia officials charge 14-year-old alleged school shooter as an adult
The school shooting this week in Georgia raises many questions about how the criminal justice system handles cases where minors commit capital crimes.
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The latest jobs report could guide the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
This week's jobs report offered a mixed picture of the strength of the U.S. job market. That's a challenge for the Federal Reserve as it tries to decide how aggressively to cut interest rates.
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Saturday Sports: Kansas City Chiefs win close game, Americans make U.S. Open finals
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant talk about the latest in sports: the Kansas City Chiefs' close win, U.S. Open finals, and more.
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DOJ says Russia paid right-wing influencers to spread Russian propaganda
NPR’s Scott Simon and disinformation expert Renee DiResta discuss payments to right-wing influencers in what the Justice Department says is a Russian campaign to influence U.S. policy and voters.
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In the shadow of war, volunteers save endangered sea turtles on Lebanon's beaches
Volunteers help endangered baby turtles in southern Lebanon in the midst of low-level war on the country's border with Israel.
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In Phoenix, heat-related deaths are declining even in record-high temperatures
Phoenix continues to set heat records, the latest for most days at or above 110 degrees in a year. But heat-related deaths are also declining for the first time in decades.