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Thousands in Hong Kong continue to protest, demanding direct elections and a dissolution of the current legislature. Host Scott Simon talks with Washington Post reporter Shibani Mahtani.

Two boxing deaths in one week, a preview of Olympic swimming, and a check-in about the WNBA: Host Scott Simon gets an update from NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman.

Demonstrators are demanding fair elections for the City Duma and for opposition candidates to be allowed on the ballot.

Hundreds of people have been arrested at a protest in Moscow. Scott Simon talks with Evan Gershkovich of the Moscow Times, who's been covering the rally.

Comedians are in Montreal this weekend for the Just for Laughs festival. One of its showcases is "New Faces" — a launching pad for the careers of Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and more.

The street protests in San Juan that forced Puerto Rico's governor to resign had another, less desired effect: local businesses suffered as tourists stayed away.

"I do think that I was born under a very bright star," Ginsburg said recounting her career and legacy as a woman who beat the professional odds.

The new Netflix film stars Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman as three best friend moms who decide to show up unannounced in New York City to pay their adult sons a surprise visit.

Tweets characterizing the Maryland congressman's district as "rodent infested" sparked outrage among Baltimore residents and lawmakers, who accused the president of racism.

"He was joyful, always wanted to play, always positive," Alberto Romero said of his 6-year-old son, Stephen. Police say the gunman got an AK-47-style rifle into the area by cutting through a fence.