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Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who rejected writing in the language of the colonizer, dies at 87 Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who rejected writing in the language of the colonizer, died at 87. NPR's Scott Simon previously spoke to him about his latest novel and waiting for the Nobel Prize. Scott Simon
Politics The legality of Trump's sweeping tariff policy remains in limbo NPR's Scott Simon asks attorney Jason Kenner about the U.S. Court of International Trade and litigation on tariffs. Kenner served in the Justice department's International Trade Field Office. Scott Simon
Law & Courts After six years, Harvard relinquishes images of enslaved ancestors to their descendant NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tamara Lanier who, following a six-year legal battle with Harvard University, won the ownership to images of her enslaved descendants. Scott Simon
Politics Steel country breaths a sigh of relief after partnership announcement but not everyone is happy President Trump addressed U.S. Steel workers and local officials in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, trumpeting a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. Scott Simon
Sports Saturday Sports: Stanley cup final rematch, OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals NPRs Scott Simon and sports writer Howard Bryant discuss a Stanley Cup final rematch and wonder who can stop the Oklahoma City Thunder's bid for an NBA title. Scott Simon
Sports Did soccer originate in Scotland? NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ged O'Brien, founder of the Scottish Football Museum, about how the discovery of a football field raises doubts about the sport's roots. Scott Simon
Movies Actor Benicio del Toro on 'The Phoenician Scheme' NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benicio del Toro, who plays a wealthy, scheming mid-century industrialist in Wes Anderson's latest film, "The Phoenician Scheme." Scott Simon
Law & Courts Human rights activist arrested in El Salvador amidst crackdown on dissent Leading human rights activist, Ruth López, has been arrested in El Salvador. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her colleague Noah Bullock from the human rights organization Cristosal about the case. Scott Simon
Politics Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help. Anthony Kuhn
Opinion: A new statue for an old tyrant Soviet leader Josef Stalin's legacy includes mass purges and executions. Statues of him in Russia came down decades ago, but in recent years new statues have cropped up, including one this week. Scott Simon
