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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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NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who took famous photo of Earth during Apollo, dies at 90
One of the first astronauts to go to the moon has died. Bill Anders was on Apollo 8 when it entered lunar orbit in 1968. He also took the 'earthrise' photo, one of the most famous space images ever.
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How Biden's new restrictions on asylum seekers are impacting migrants at the border
In the first few days after President Biden restrictions on asylum seekers went into effect, hundreds of people have been deported. We'll bring you the scene from the southern border.
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After years of decline, countries across the world are voting for democracy in 2024
Millions of voters around the world have gone to the polls in recent weeks to elect their leaders. What are some key takeaways and what might they mean for elections still to come?
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Week in Politics: Biden's executive actions on asylum, Trump's conviction in the polls
The politics behind President Biden's executive actions on asylum. Plus, what polls show about the impact of Donald Trump's conviction on support for his candidacy.
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Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup finals, surprise cricket win for the U.S.
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and a cricket miracle.
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A law in Vermont makes fossil fuel company pay for damages from climate change
Vermont is the first state in the nation to adopt a law seeking to recoup the cost of climate-related damage from major oil companies.
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Amy Dickinson looks back on 21 years writing her advice column 'Ask Amy'
After more than two decades dispensing advice in her nationally syndicated "Ask Amy" newspaper column, Amy Dickinson is retiring. NPR's Scott Simon asks her about what she's learned over the years.
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A young girl grapples with life post World War I in 'Gretel and the Great War'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Adam Ehrlich Sachs about his new novel "Gretel and the Great War." The book follows a young girl in Vienna at the end of World War I.
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A surprising genre of romance novels is gaining popularity
Love is on the ice — and off the ice! And maybe a loose tooth to go along with it. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Washington Post reporter Rachel Kurzius about the popularity of hockey romance novels.
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It's not your imagination. CAPTCHA tests are getting harder
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amanda Fennell, a cybersecurity expert, about CAPTCHA tests that verify if a website visitor is human or bot. They are getting harder.
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Despite his conviction, Trump will likely retain his Florida voting rights
Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. But he's likely to retain his Florida voting rights, even if he's incarcerated in New York.
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South Africa's African National Congress loses absolute majority for the first time
A seismic moment in South African politics as the party of Mandela, the ruling African National Congress, loses its absolute majority for the first time.