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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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Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data
Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
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Researchers gave psychedelic drugs to clergy across religions. It made some switch careers
What happens when you give psychedelic drugs to two dozen clergy from various faith traditions? Academic researchers did just that, and published the surprising results this month.
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The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its unique traditions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
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Saturday Sports: NBA finals, L.A. Lakers sale, Dallas Cowboy cheeerleaders
NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
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Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners
NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.
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Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. needs thousands of additional air traffic controllers, but training and certifying them can take years. NPR visits one school that's trying to get controllers on the job faster.
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Trump Mobile, the latest venture from the president, launches
The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.
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A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman frescoes in the heart of London
A remarkable archaeological find in the heart of London has revealed one of the most extensive collections of Roman frescoes ever found in the city.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to get Republicans on board for Trump's tax bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill next week, but big hurdles remain inside the GOP.
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Where the Israel-Iran conflict could go next, according to a defense expert
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, about the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and the possibility of a diplomatic resolution.
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In 'Human Nature,' author Kate Marvel explores climate change through nine emotions
NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions.
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In 'Familiar Touch,' an elderly woman adjusts to life at an assisted living facility
NPR's Scott Simon talks to actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Sarah Friedland about their new film, "Familiar Touch," following an elderly woman adjusting to life at an assisted living facility.
