Weekend Edition
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Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR News appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor.
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NPR's Scott Simon is dazzled by the turn of the seasons, especially the color of the leaves. -
"Leaders are not born," Granny says. "They're made through molding and modeling." That's why she and her granddaughter and putting on their hats and coats and walking to the polls. -
Florida, Texas and Ohio have filed last-minute lawsuits against the Biden administration demanding data about the citizenship of voters on their state rolls. One expert calls these "zombie" lawsuits. -
The Washington Post declined to make an endorsement in this year's presidential race. Its editorial board has written that GOP nominee Donald Trump is unfit for office. -
Last Halloween, the FDA said that some cinnamon, a spice loved by many kids and adults, was contaminated with lead, a metal that can cause irreversible damage in babies and young children. -
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has focused his political organization on winning Trump another turn. But many longtime Republicans are concerned about the group's effectiveness. -
With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House. -
New research from Oregon State University paints a portrait of the elusive spotted skunk living in the Pacific Northwest.
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A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers, people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
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Arab states have mostly kept quiet over the killing of Hamas' leader by Israeli forces.
