Weekend Edition Sunday for June, 9 2024 : NPR

Middle East

Israel rescues 4 hostages in operation that kills over 270 Gazans

by Ayesha Rascoe, Daniel Estrin

5 min

Israel rescues 4 hostages in operation that kills over 270 Gazans

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Politics

Politics chat: Biden seeks to differentiate himself from Trump

by Ayesha Rascoe, Mara Liasson

5 min

Politics chat: Biden seeks to differentiate himself from Trump

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This city-run shelter for migrants in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, is next to an international bridge that connects with El Paso, Texas. Michelle Jokisch Polo/WKAR hide caption

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National

Venezuelan family traveled for 3 months, only to be denied asylum claim at the border

by Michelle Jokisch Polo

3 min

How Biden's asylum policy is affecting one Venezuelan family

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Sports

Caitlin Clark is still drawing massive crowds to the WNBA, despite some bumps

by Becky Sullivan, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Caitlin Clark is still drawing massive crowds to the WNBA, despite some bumps

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Gaming

Video game creators are working to make games more accessible for disabled people

by Ayesha Rascoe, Wailin Wong

6 min

Video game creators are working to make games more accessible for disabled people

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National

The driving tactic that could make your morning commute easier

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

The driving tactic that could make your morning commute easier

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Net Worth

by Will Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: Net Worth

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Business

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy

by Andrew Limbong, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy

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Music

Why do we musicians use alter egos?

by Ayesha Rascoe, Stephen Thompson

6 min

Why do we musicians use alter egos?

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Law

With summer break approaching, the Supreme Court has a slew of cases to rule on

by Nina Totenberg, Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

With summer break approaching, the Supreme Court has a slew of cases to rule on

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Middle East

An aid kitchen in Gaza is trying to stay afloat amidst growing restrictions

by Jane Arraf

5 min

An aid kitchen in Gaza is trying to stay afloat amidst growing restrictions

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Economy

The price of some goods and services is still bringing Americans down

by Scott Horsley, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

The price of some goods and services is still bringing Americans down

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Europe

Politicians are facing increasing attacks in the run-up to a new European parliament

by Willem Marx

4 min

Politicians are facing increasing attacks in the run-up to a new European parliament

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Culture

It's Donald Duck's birthday! A film historian charts his 90-year evolution

by Ayesha Rascoe, Andrew Craig, Matthew Schuerman

5 min

It's Donald Duck's birthday! A film historian charts his 90-year evolution

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Middle East

Iran's president died in a helicopter crash. Who will replace him?

by Peter Kenyon, Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Iran's president died in a helicopter crash. Who will replace him?

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Author Interviews

Nicola Yoon on her novel 'One of Our Kind' and trauma in Black American life

8 min

Nicola Yoon on her novel 'One of Our Kind' and trauma in Black American life

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Television

A new docuseries 'Ren Fair' follows the creator of a Texas Renaissance fair

by Ryan Benk, Ayesha Rascoe

7 min

A new docuseries 'Ren Fair' follows the creator of a Texas Renaissance fair

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