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Saturday and Sunday mornings are made for Weekend Edition. 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.

New York City Hosts Break Dancing Competition

By editor • Aug 26, 2017

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If you're in New York today, lucky you. Watch out for the Fraggle Rock Felons, knucklehead Zoo and the Retro Gnomes. Let me explain. The city's biggest breakdancing competition is tonight. Those are just some of the groups who'll try to pop and lockdown a trophy.

Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns Over Autonomous Weapons

By editor • Aug 26, 2017

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Carbondale's 2-Time Eclipse Plans

By editor • Aug 19, 2017

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Federal Government Denies A Native American Tribe Millions

By editor • Aug 19, 2017

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Saturday Sports: Colin Kaepernick, Red Sox

By • Aug 19, 2017

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And it's time for sports.

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Trump's Rhetoric Renews Debate In Guam: Is Being 'Tip Of The Spear' Worth It?

By • Aug 12, 2017

The tiny U.S. territory of Guam came under the international spotlight after North Korea said Wednesday that it's studying whether to launch a missile test toward the island. President Trump responded by escalating the rhetoric.

"Let's see what he does with Guam," Trump said of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un from his golf club in Bedminster, N.J. "If he does something in Guam, it will be an event the likes of which nobody has seen before what will happen in North Korea."

Ancient Iraqi Art On Display In Italy At Venice Biennale

By editor • Aug 12, 2017

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Calif. Communities Impacted By Rising Seas File Climate Suit

By • Aug 12, 2017

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Investigating A Murder In 'Wind River'

By editor • Aug 5, 2017

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"Wind River" opens with a startling scene - a wounded woman runs through thick snow in the middle of the night. It's all white snow, red blood, dim moonlight and desolation.

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Kids Learn How To Survive In Zombie Camp

By editor • Aug 5, 2017

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