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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Communities in Atlanta are still recovering from the storm that hit Florida's coast
Inland communities far from the Florida coast are still recovering from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debbie.
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More than a fifth of Sudan's population has been displaced in its civil war
Sudan’s civil war grinds on, with outside actors accused of fueling the conflict. A growing focus is on the United Arab Emirates, which denies the accusation.
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Trump and Harris have the same goal for the economy, but different plans to get there
We look at economic plans put forth by both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with both saying they aim to lower prices and cut taxes.
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Montana has become the new home for the ultra-rich. How will they vote?
Democrats in booming Montana are trying to capitalize on resentment over the ultra-wealthy driving up costs as they try to re-elect Jon Tester to the Senate. But the strategy could backfire.
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Opinion: Banksy's London Zoo, art's simple joy during complex times
NPR's Scott Simon details some of the new works of the street artist known as Banksy. They include mountain goats, gorillas, and other zoo animals on the streets of London.
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A new round of ceasefire talks come to a close as deaths in Gaza cross 40,000
With hopeful next steps to end the Gaza war in place, it crosses a grim milestone of 40,000 Palestinian deaths. A violent attack on a West Bank town gets swiftly condemned by Israeli politicians.
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The Democratic nominees are clear. What purpose will the convention serve?
We look at what to expect from the Democratic National Convention — given that the ticket was determined two weeks prior to the event — and what the Republicans have planned as counterprogramming.
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DNC Committee Chair Minyon Moore on what to expect in Chicago
NPR's Scott Simon Speaks to Democratic strategist and chair of the Democratic National Convention Committee Minyon Moore, about the upcoming convention in Chicago.
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A death educator and a knitter walk into a cemetery — it's "Grieving & Weaving"
In an historic Brooklyn cemetery, a death educator and a professional knitter have been holding an event series called "Grieving & Weaving" to help people process loss through collective crafting.
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How one pop band is trying to turn concertgoers into climate activists
The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change.
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Israeli forces struck another school in Gaza, killing at least 80 people
An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza killed at least 80 people, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel says it hit a Hamas command center.
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Harris and Walz rally supporters in key swing states in the run-up to the DNC
Vice President Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, are finishing their first week of campaigning in key Sun Belt states.
