Weekend Edition
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Kick off your weekend with wrap-ups of the week's news with a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest. Be sure to tune in every Sunday for the Sunday Puzzle!
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As phase one of the ceasefire expires, Israel is halting all aid into Gaza.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Jeremy Konyndyk, who oversaw USAID's response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, if cuts to the agency leave the U.S. more vulnerable to infectious disease.
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Friday's Oval Office altercation could signal an irreparable break in U.S. relations with Ukraine.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Inside Climate News' Nicholas Kusnetz why big oil and gas companies are now backtracking on commitments to clean energy production.
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The U.S. Agricultural Department has announced a new effort to fight bird flu. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leah Douglas, agriculture and energy reporter at Reuters, about the $1 billion plan.
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In one week, President Trump may have broken the Western Alliance and kick-started a nuclear arms race.
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After Maine Gov. Janet Mills told Pres. Trump "See you in court," her state is facing federal investigations.
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We look ahead to Sunday night's Academy Awards and talk about all the buzz over the nominees.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with "Girls Trip" and 2022 Oscars producer Will Packer about his career and new book, "Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big."
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with MPR listener John Barnicle of Eagan, Minn., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
