Weekend Edition Saturday for June 3, 2017 : NPR

Politics

Sen. Durbin Is Critical Of The U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Accord

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Environment

Will China Take A Bigger Role As The U.S. Leaves The Climate Pact?

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'Covfefe': The Tweet Heard Around The Wrold

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Simon Says

'Covfefe': The Tweet Heard Around The Wrold

by Scott Simon

'Covfefe': The Tweet Heard Around The Wrold

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Analysis

Max Boot Commentary Post: 'Trump's Hand In Duterte's Dirty Work'

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National Security

Fears Grow As DHS Officials Consider Expanding Airline Laptop Ban

by David Schaper

Fears Grow As DHS Officials Consider Expanding Airline Laptop Ban

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National

Librarians In Philadelphia Train To Thwart Drug Overdoses

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Sports

Mr. Met Flips Off Fans. But Does He Even Have A Middle Finger?

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National

7th Grade Chess Champ Practiced At The Barbershop

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This Play Was Inspired By A Real Refugee's Shakespearean Dilemma

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Theater

This Play Was Inspired By A Real Refugee's Shakespearean Dilemma

by Dan Weissman

This Play Was Inspired By A Real Refugee's Shakespearean Dilemma

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Author Interviews

A Man Learns The Truth About His Adoption In 'Everybody's Son'

by Scott Simon

A Man Learns The Truth About His Adoption In 'Everybody's Son'

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Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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World Cafe

Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Politics

A Busy Week In Politics: Climate Pact, Russia Probe

by Scott Simon , Ron Elving

A Busy Week In Politics: Climate Pact, Russia Probe

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Politics

Texas Freedom Caucus' Tactics Anger Many State Lawmakers

by Ben Philpott

Texas Freedom Caucus' Tactics Anger Many State Lawmakers

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Asia

Philippines Attack: Robbery Gone Wrong Or Terrorist Act?

by Michael Sullivan

Philippines Attack: Robbery Gone Wrong Or Terrorist Act?

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Europe

Meet Leo Varadkar, The Future Prime Minster Of Ireland

by Scott Simon

Meet Leo Varadkar, The Future Prime Minster Of Ireland

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National

The 'Agonizing' Process Of Going Through Stays Of Execution

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Latin America

Asylum Caravan: Strength In Numbers Approach To Migration

by Jesse Hardman

Asylum Caravan: Strength In Numbers Approach To Migration

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Sports

Basketball And Hockey Playoffs Are In Full Swing

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Politics

Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics

by Scott Horsley

Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics

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National

In Wisconsin, WHA Celebrates 100 Years Of Broadcasting

by Maureen McCollum

In Wisconsin, WHA Celebrates 100 Years Of Broadcasting

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Music News

Lila Downs Mixes Traditional Mexican Genres With A Strong Feminist Pulse

by Carrie Kahn

Lila Downs Mixes Traditional Mexican Genres With A Strong Feminist Pulse

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Author Interviews

'Grief Cottage': A Ghost Story About Loneliness, Loss And Affection

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