Weekend Edition Sunday for May, 26 2024 : NPR

Politics

Politics chat: Democrats open campaign offices in purple states, Haley supports Trump

by Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith

4 min

Politics chat: Democrats open campaign offices in purple states, Haley supports Trump

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Africa

Nelson Mandela's party could lose their absolute majority in South Africa

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

5 min

Nelson Mandela's party is poised to lose their absolute majority in South Africa

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Animals

How do teenage whales rebel? In the Strait of Gibraltar, by sinking ships

by Ayesha Rascoe

1 min

How do teenage whales rebel? In the Strait of Gibraltar, by sinking ships

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Europe

In the run-up to elections in the UK, people say they're ready for a change

by Willem Marx

4 min

In the run-up to elections in the UK, people say they're ready for a change

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Health

The anatomical atlas used by doctors has a dark history. One man is pushing for change

by Ayesha Rascoe

6 min

The anatomical atlas used by doctors has a dark history. One man is pushing for change

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Culture

'Minnesota Nice' has been replaced by a new, cheeky slogan for the state

by Peter Cox

2 min

'Minnesota Nice' has been replaced by a new, cheeky slogan for the state

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Health

CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD

by Maria Godoy, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Name these iconic U.S. summer vacation destinations!

by Will Shortz

6 min

Sunday Puzzle: Name these iconic U.S. summer vacation destinations!

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Culture

The original travel expert, Rick Steves, on how to avoid contributing to overtourism

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

The original travel expert, Rick Steves, on how to avoid contributing to overtourism

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Obituaries

Disney composer Richard Sherman dies at 95

by Tim Greiving

4 min

Disney composer Richard Sherman dies at 95

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National

What to know before the final week of Trump's hush money trial

by Ximena Bustillo

4 min

What to know before the final week of Trump's hush money trial

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Asia

4 East Asian countries are holding a summit after 4 years. The U.S. will be watching

by Anthony Kuhn, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

4 East Asian countries are holding a summit after 4 years. The U.S. will be watching

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National

U-Mass Dartmouth graduates got a surprise gift from a billionaire at graduation

by Rachel Treisman

2 min

U-Mass Dartmouth graduates got a surprise gift from a billionaire at graduation

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National

How contraception became a political issue among Christians in the U.S.

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

How contraception became a political issue among Christians in the U.S.

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Climate

Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life

by Michael Copley

8 min

Your future's in the trash can: How the plastic industry promoted waste to make money

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World

Rescue efforts are underway in Papua New Guinea after a massive landslide

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Rescue efforts are underway in Papua New Guinea after a massive landslide

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Author Interviews

R.O. Kwon on her novel 'Exhibit', desire and taboos

by Ayesha Rascoe

7 min

R.O. Kwon on her novel 'Exhibit', desire and taboos

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Television

André Holland on playing Huey P. Newton in new series 'The Big Cigar'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Andre Holland on playing Huey P. Newtown in new series 'The Big Cigar'

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