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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Trump is ending DEI in the federal government. Corporate America is way ahead of him
President Trump is ending diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal government. But big companies have already been rolling back their DEI promises, for business as well as political reasons.
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Trump inherits a strong economy by the numbers. What's his plan to lower prices?
President Trump is promising a new golden age for the U.S. economy. Americans are enjoying strong growth and low unemployment, although many are still unhappy about the high cost of living.
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Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers held captive for more than 15 months. As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel is releasing some 200 Palestinians.
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Week in politics: Hegseth confirmation, January 6 pardons, Trump's executive orders
The new Trump administration hits the ground running with a bunch of executive actions, pardons for more than 1,500 January 6th rioters, and the firing of at least 12 inspector generals.
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Opinion: A miracle amid the fire
NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temper and Center, which burned from the Eaton fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.
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Israel approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas, set to go into effect Sunday
The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning.
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In Syria, some celebrations are tempered by rising prices and scarcity
Syrians are still celebrating the fall of the Bashar Al-Assad regime, but that enthusiasm is tempered these days.
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How outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland fared in prosecuting war crimes
We look at what the Department of Justice has and hasn't done on war crimes under outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Week in politics: Biden's busy last week in office, Trump's inauguration moved inside
President Joe Biden wraps up his term with a flurry of activity before Inauguration Day, and cold weather moves President-elect Donald Trump inside the Capitol for his oath of office and address.
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Trump has promised mass deportations. Why some migrants think it's worth the risk
Even as an anti-immigrant president takes office in the United States, migrants are moving north. NPR asks, why?
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As insurance companies leave high-risk areas, many turn to 'last resort' insurance
As insurance companies stop covering high-risk properties, or they leave markets altogether, more than 30 states now offer so-called "last resort" insurance. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Doug Heller, at the Consumer Federation of America, who says putting all risky plans in one basket is a disaster waiting to happen.
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5 years since its first COVID-19 case, how prepared is the U.S. for the next pandemic?
Five years after the start of the COVID crisis - is the U.S. more prepared to handle another pandemic?
