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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.
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Kate Winslet, Brad Ingelsby On Their Newest HBO Crime Drama
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Kate Winslet and Brad Ingelsby about their new series, Mare of Easttown.
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Tensions Remain High As Derek Chauvin's Trial Nears End
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of George Floyd, is set for closing arguments next week. The mood in the city is tense.
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Biden Welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga To White House
President Joe Biden met with Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga yesterday to talk about security in East Asia.
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Gospel Singer Elizabeth King Hits A Musical Milestone At 77
At the age of 77, Memphis sacred soul singer Elizabeth King is releasing her first full-length album, Living in the Last Days. She talks about it with NPR's Debbie Elliott.
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What The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Means For The U.S.'s Distribution Plan
A pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will last at least another week, even as eligibility for coronavirus vaccines expand. What impact will the pause have on inoculations?
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Opinion: Remembering The Late Comedy Writer Anne Beatts
NPR's Scott Simon remembers comedy writer Anne Beatts, who died this week at the age of 74. She worked in male-dominated writers' rooms at Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon magazine.
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Rhode Island Man Unearths Ancient Coins That Could Solve Murderous Pirate Cold Case
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to metal detectorist Jim Bailey about discovering an ancient coin in Rhode Island that may solve the world's oldest cold case.
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Paul Theroux's Latest Book Explores Surfing As A Metaphor For Life
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with celebrated author Paul Theroux about his latest novel, Under the Wave at Waimea.
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'Ping Pong Diplomacy's' Legacy Challenged, 50 Years Later
It's been 50 years since the U.S. and China engaged in "Ping Pong Diplomacy" - opening dialogue by having teams compete in the table top games.
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Saturday Sports: Normalcy Returns To Sports World After Year Of Canceled Games
Sports schedules seem to be slowly going back to normal while the scrutiny on the NCAA persists beyond March Madness.
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Opinion: Animals Deserve Gender Pronouns, Too
Referring to animals as "she" or "he" or "they," rather than "it," may more accurately reflect their importance. Dr. Jane Goodall and others are urging AP Stylebook editors to change their guidance.
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Uyghur American Association Discusses Sanctions Against China
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kuzzat Altay, president of the Uyghur American Association, about the joint sanctions leveled against China by the U.S., EU, UK and Canada over Uyghur treatment.