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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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Opinion: As NPR Turns 50, Scott Simon's View From Behind The Microphone
As NPR celebrates 50 years on the air, host Scott Simon reflects on how the network has grown, and his time travelling the world, covering wars, famines, elections and more.
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India May Be Undercounting Its Massive COVID-19 Infection Numbers
India's daily coronavirus infection rates have topped 400,000. But official numbers are considered to be an undercount as the country's heath care system struggles to test and treat patients.
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Conflict Between Israelis and Palestinians Continue In Jerusalem
Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians escalated Friday night in Jerusalem. The latest battle erupted at the Al-Aqsa mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.
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April's Job Report Falls Short Of Predictions
April's jobs number failed to meet projections, casting doubt on the country's post-pandemic recovery. But the Biden administration says that the economy is recovering faster than expected.
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FDA Expected To Grant Authorization For Use Of Pfizer Vaccine On Childen
Having reviewd the data on trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the use of the Pfizer vaccine on children as young as 12.
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Suzanne Simard Explores The The Forest Society Of Trees In Book
NPR's Scott Simon talks with forestry scientist Suzanne Simard about her book, Finding the Mother Tree, and the real lives of trees.
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Critical Care Nurses Report Higher Levels Of Stress, Depression And Anxiety
The new study surveying more than 700 critical care nurses found that 40% were struggling with symptoms of depression.
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Saturday Sports: Aaron Rodgers' Uncertain Future With The Packers
NPR's Scott Simon talks sports with ESPN's Howard Bryant about Green Bay Packer drama and early season excitement in baseball.
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Biden Announced Ambitious Plans For U.S. In Address To Congress
President Joe Biden lays out an ambitious agenda before Congress, then hits the road to promote it. He'll also need to convince lawmakers, many of whom are balking at the price tag.
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America Marks Beginning Of Withdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan
Under an agreement made by the Trump administration, today was supposed to be the deadline for the US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. But the Biden administration is taking more time.
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Opinion: After George Floyd's Death, A Press Release Obscured A Police Murder
As former police officer Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing for George Floyd's murder, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on what the public record might have been if not for the video of Floyd's last moments.
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Global Pandemic Helped To Force Reimagining Of 'Romeo & Juliet'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jesse Buckley about her lead role in the newest version of Romeo & Juliet, and about what it was like filming a stage production during COVID-19 protections.