Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Quan Barry discusses 'The Unveiling', which follows a luxury trip gone horribly wrong
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Quan Barry about her latest book, "The Unveiling: A Novel." It tells the story of a mishap that leaves several passengers of a luxury Antarctic cruise stranded.
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Khalid talks about love songs and the his new album 'after the sun goes down'
Musician Khalid tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about his new album, "after the sun goes down," and about being outed last year.
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This spooky season, look up at the sky to witness celestial wonders
Two comets and a meteor shower may be visible to stargazers this month.
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The White House is using layoffs of federal workers as leverage to end the shutdown
Federal workers, many already furloughed, may now face unemployment as the White House uses them as leverage in negotiations to end the federal government shutdown.
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Trump to arrive in Israel and speak with families of released hostages
President Trump is due to fly to Israel and Egypt to mark the end of the Gaza war, as Hamas and Israel prepare to release hostages and prisoners.
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In France, calls to dissolve parliament grow as Macron reinstates the Prime Minister
The French prime minister who resigned Monday saying current politics made it impossible to do his job was reappointed to that job by President Emmanuel Macron by the end of the week.
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FIFA World Cup fans are outraged over what they say are unprecedented ticket prices
Many soccer fans were excited for the men's World Cup to come to the U.S. next year but their anticipation turned to outrage when they saw the ticket prices FIFA is planning to charge.
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A Chicago clergy member talks about the role faith leaders play in anti-ICE protests
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Reverend Quincy Worthington, from Highland Park Presbyterian Church, about what he's seeing on the ground during ongoing ICE protests in Chicago.
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5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown
If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.
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Scientists found a 675-year-old shoe perfectly preserved in a vulture's nest
Scientists discovered a 675-year-old shoe perfectly preserved in a vulture's nest in Spain. Researchers say a lot can be learned about human history and ecology from studying bearded vulture nests.
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Supreme Court's decision on the presidential power casts a shadow on its new term
Last year's Supreme Court decision giving Donald Trump and future presidents broad immunity from prosecution may be fueling Trump's maximalist approach to executive power this year.
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After years of operating underground, South Korea's tattoo artists can breathe easy
South Korean tattoo artists have inked a fine line to global success in recent years but at home they've had to operate underground, illegally, until the passage of a new law last month.
