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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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Week in politics: GOP nominee's alleged online comments rock N.C. governor's race
Turmoil in the North Carolina gubernatorial race could have serious implications for the presidential race. Plus, Georgia poll workers may have to hand-count ballots in November.
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Need to keep up with wildfire safety information? There's an app for that
A new app is gaining popularity in Western states with major wildfire risk. It's staffed in part by volunteers who listen in on first responder radio frequencies.
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A bodyguard battles a ChatGPT-wielding supervillain in 'We Solve Murders'
A bodyguard, her retired cop father-in-law, a series of questionable deaths, and a villain who's using ChatGPT: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Richard Osman about his new book, "We Solve Murders."
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A rare treat getting rarer: Chimayo Red, New Mexico's 'holy chile'
A beloved heirloom variety of New Mexico red chile commands high prices because of its scarcity. Finding farmers to continue cultivating it has become a challenge.
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Lawmakers push for funding to help groups train service dogs for vets with PTSD
A group of Congressional lawmakers wants to funnel millions of dollars toward organizations that pair service dogs with veterans with PTSD.
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Reception is mixed as Harris visits Pennsylvania's Trump country
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in some traditionally Republican counties in Pennsylvania Friday. The reception was mixed.
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An EU law upsets local tradition on Italy's beaches
Italy and the European Union have come to an agreement about a sticky issue: putting beachfront concessions out to bid.
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The College Football Travel Guy shares his favorite campus dairy shops
Joshua Sims, social media's College Football Travel Guy, tells NPR's Scott Simon about some of his favorite college creameries.
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SpaceX conducts the first civilian spacewalk
The first civilians walked in space this week on a mission conducted by the company SpaceX. They wore spacesuits designed by the company that resembled those worn in the earliest space flights.
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He won Kashmir's election from prison. What his victory may mean for India
In India's legislative elections that ended in June, Kashmiris turned out to vote in unprecedented numbers. But who they voted for tells you about the mood in the restive territory.
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Missouri bird flu case raises questions for scientists
A week after an unusual human case of H5 avian influenza was reported in Missouri, many questions remain. The latest on what's known -- and not known -- about the case, and why scientists are worried.
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Biden discusses long range missiles for Ukraine with British PM
President Biden met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday to discuss whether Ukraine should be allowed to use missiles that could reach deep into Russian territory.
