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.
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Here's why Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon matters
Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.
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Catholic nuns in Wisconsin return land bought in 1966 to an Indigenous tribe
Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.
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Maryland's governor proposes redistricting. Some of his Democratic colleagues oppose it
Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.
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In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu
Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.
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Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever
Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.
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A look at what led to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation and its impact
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her impending resignation last night. We examine what led to the Georgia Republicans' decision and what it might mean for their party's narrow House majority.
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Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's cordial meeting
President Trump had a rather chummy meeting with the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday after weeks of heated rhetoric,
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How an ant colony can be tricked into betraying its queen
For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.
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The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys
Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.
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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.
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How some Americans react to lawmakers' actions on the Affordable Care Act
Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm.
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Rabih Alameddine talks about his novel,'The True True Story of Raja the Gullible'
Raja has been exhausted by his loving mother for six decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lebanese writer Rabih Alameddine about his book, "The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)."
