Weekend Edition Sunday for May 19, 2024 : NPR

Politics

Politics chat: Biden and Trump pin their hopes on debate to give them an edge

by Tamara Keith, Mara Liasson

4 min

Politics chat: Biden and Trump pin their hopes on debate to give them an edge

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World

Meet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine

by Tamara Keith, Eleana Tworek

6 min

Meet the woman who escaped two conflicts — as a Palestinian refugee, then in Ukraine

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National

Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

by Tamara Keith, Stephen Fowler

4 min

Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

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These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

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Education

These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

by Leigh Paterson, Elizabeth Miller

4 min

These teens were missing too much school. Here's what it took to get them back

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Climate

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

by Tamara Keith, Julia Simon

5 min

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

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National

An iconic chocolate factory shuts shop in Chicago

by Michael Puente

3 min

An iconic chocolate factory shuts shop in Chicago

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

by Will Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: Complete the compound with these animal connections!

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Space

Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now being planted across the U.S.

by William Joseph Hudson

2 min

Tree seeds that flew around the moon are now being planted across the U.S.

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Music Interviews

Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

by Tamara Keith

7 min

Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

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National

The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

by Tamara Keith

5 min

The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

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Middle East

Anger at Netanyahu cuts through a somber Tel Aviv rally to bring home the hostages

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

5 min

Anger at Netanyahu cuts through a somber Tel Aviv rally to bring home the hostages

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National

Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

by Tamara Keith, Caroline Love

3 min

Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

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Europe

A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

by Tamara Keith, Willem Marx

3 min

A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

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Music

Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

by Tamara Keith, Stephen Thompson

6 min

Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

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Climate

Scientists at Berkeley develop a tool to help cities measure carbon emissions

by Kevin Stark / KQED

3 min

Scientists at Berkeley develop a tool to help cities measure carbon emissions

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Movies

Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

by Tamara Keith

4 min

Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

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Environment

On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season

by Emily Russell, NCPR

3 min

On a trail in the Adirondack Mountains, runners appreciate the spring season

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Author Interviews

Hold on to your wishes — there's a 'Spider in the Well'

by Tamara Keith, Samantha Balaban, Melissa Gray

7 min

Hold on to your wishes — there's a 'Spider in the Well'

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