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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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Episodes
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Latest On Tropical Storm Barry
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.
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Opinion: The Warning Signs Around Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein has been indicted on new charges of sex trafficking, after serving time a decade ago. But much has been written about Epstein over the years that should have raised eyebrows earlier.
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Signature Song: Pink Floyd's 'Speak To Me/Breathe'
Toby Lineaweaver of Woods Hole, Mass., talks about his "signature song," "Speak to Me/Breathe," by Pink Floyd.
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Visiting A Historic Mosque In North Dakota
A mosque in the United States was built on a North Dakota prairie in the 1920s. Today the descendants of those families share that history with new American Muslims.
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Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, NBA Off-Season
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic renew a great rivalry at Wimbledon, and NBA free agency madness.
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Reports From On The Scene Of California's Latest Earthquake
Friday night's powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. There are reports of damage, power outages, but no loss of life.
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What's Happening In The Aftermath Of Latest California Earthquake
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with KGET reporter Eytan Wallace on the latest updates on a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif.
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Kern County Fire Chief On Earthquake Response
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night. It was the second quake in two days. Kern County, Calif. Fire Chief Anthony Romero talks with host Renee Montagne.
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Cardi B Can't Trademark 'Okurrr'
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says Cardi B cannot trademark her signature catchphrase — or catchsound — "okurrr."
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Encore: Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life
Brian Regan has been called "your favorite comedian's favorite comedian." He's also known as a "clean comic," which might explain why families make up a good portion of his audience.
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Iran Prepares For Higher Uranium Enrichment
Iran is ready to enrich uranium beyond the level set by the 2015 nuclear deal, according to a video message from a top aide to the country's supreme leader.
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Taking Stock Of The June Jobs Numbers
According to the Labor Department, employers added 224,000 jobs in June, despite a disappointing May. The strong job market could reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.