Weekend Edition Saturday for January 12, 2013 : NPR

As U.S. Starts Afghanistan Drawdown, Long-Term Concerns Linger

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France Aids Mali In Operation To Oust Militants

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Cheating Might Buy Home Runs, But No Hall Of Fame

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Cheating Might Buy Home Runs, But No Hall Of Fame

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What Obama's Cabinet Picks Say About His Second Term

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A Nightmarish Week For Boeing's Dreamliner

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Powerful Farm Advocate Pushes For More In Brazil

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Powerful Farm Advocate Pushes For More In Brazil

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Electronics Show Highlights Startups Over Industry Giants

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World War II Exhibit Asks Visitors, 'What Would You Do?'

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History

World War II Exhibit Asks Visitors, 'What Would You Do?'

by Elizabeth Blair

World War II Exhibit Asks Visitors, 'What Would You Do?'

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Author Interviews

The Seedy Underbelly Of The Belle Epoque, 'Painted'

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The Seedy Underbelly Of The Belle Epoque, 'Painted'

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Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record

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The Record

Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record

by Joel Rose

Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record

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Politics

Biden Seeks To Rally All Sides Of Gun Debate

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National

Gun Buyback Programs Tend To Attract Low-Risk Groups

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Animals

'Python Challenge' Asks Floridians To 'Harvest' Snakes

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Politics

What Would Obama Do (If There's No Debt Ceiling Deal)?

by John Ydstie

What Would Obama Do (If There's No Debt Ceiling Deal)?

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World

Effects Of 2010 Earthquake Still Mar Haiti

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After Bringing Cholera To Haiti, U.N. Plans To Get Rid Of It

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Shots - Health News

After Bringing Cholera To Haiti, U.N. Plans To Get Rid Of It

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After Bringing Cholera To Haiti, U.N. Plans To Get Rid Of It

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The 'Second Disaster': Making Well-Intentioned Donations Useful

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The 'Second Disaster': Making Well-Intentioned Donations Useful

by Pam Fessler

The 'Second Disaster': Making Well-Intentioned Donations Useful

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Strange News

And The Symbol Of The Year Is ...

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Sports

Making Sense Of The NFL Playoffs

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NBA Star Aims To Inspire Young Readers With 'Slam Dunk'

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Author Interviews

NBA Star Aims To Inspire Young Readers With 'Slam Dunk'

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NBA Star Aims To Inspire Young Readers With 'Slam Dunk'

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A Night Out With Sam Cooke: 'Harlem Square' Turns 50

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Music Interviews

A Night Out With Sam Cooke: 'Harlem Square' Turns 50

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A Night Out With Sam Cooke: 'Harlem Square' Turns 50

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