Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Videos of cows using tools are drawing attention back to a cult-favorite cow comic
A recent study that shows how cows can use tools recalls the controversial 1982 cartoon from "The Far Side" comic strip called "Cow Tools."
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Internal DHS memo says ICE agents can enter homes without a judicial warrant
An internal DHS memo said ICE agents can enter people's homes without a judicial warrant. This contradicts decades of legal precedent.
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At Davos, Trump calls for laws to make housing and credit cards more affordable
At Davos, President Trump called on Congress to pass two laws to help with housing affordability: a ban on large investors buying up houses, and a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
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What's next for U.S.-Canada relations after Mark Carney's pointed speech at Davos?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Canadian political journalist Paul Wells about the path ahead for Canada as its interests diverge from those of its neighbor and key trading partner, the U.S..
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It's breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot
New Zealand's endangered kakapo has a unique breeding cycle. Now, for the first time in four years, the parrots are in the mood.
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The latest from Minnesota after Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act
Governor Tim Walz has readied the state National Guard to help law enforcement as protests continue across Minneapolis. President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.
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The January 6 pipe bomb suspect is covered by Trump's pardon, lawyer says
A lawyer for the man charged with planting bombs at the Democratic and Republican party offices the night before the January 6th riot says his client is covered by President Trump's pardon last year.
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India's voter verification drive is drawing criticism — from its own election workers
Ahead of India's state elections in March, officials responsible for voter verification report long hours and tight deadlines.
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Politics chat: Trump issues tariffs to pressure Greenland ahead of Davos forum
President Trump announced fresh tariffs on European countries to pressure them on his desire to acquire Greenland. He travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week where tensions may be high.
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U.S. Senators wrap up Denmark trip as Trump steps up his Greenland pressure campaign
U.S. senators are in Denmark this weekend to meet with officials, as President Trump announces tariffs against NATO members to pressure them over his designs on Greenland.
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Australian folk band The Paper Kites discuss their new song
The Australian folk band The Paper Kites has a new song called "When The Lavender Blooms." It offers some advice about how to appreciate the present moment.
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Violet Feng discusses her documentary about single men seeking love in China
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to filmmaker Violet Feng about The Dating Game, her new documentary about the challenges single men in China face as they attempt to find a romantic partner.