Weekend Edition Saturday for February 27, 2021 : NPR

Health

What You Need To Know About The Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine

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World

Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance

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Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance

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Opinion: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom

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Opinion: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom

by Scott Simon

Opinion: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom

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Race

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Rise Dramatically Amid Pandemic

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Outbreak Voices: Former Politician Contends With Unemployment, COVID-19 Struggles

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Daniel Pazmino, 53: Marta Sanchez's 'Desesperada'

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Songs Of Remembrance

Daniel Pazmino, 53: Marta Sanchez's 'Desesperada'

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Will Nico Walker Watch 'Cherry?' Probably Not

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Author Interviews

Will Nico Walker Watch 'Cherry?' Probably Not

by Andrew Limbong

Will Nico Walker Watch 'Cherry?' Probably Not

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Middle East

Report Reveals More Than 6,500 Migrant Workers Have Died In Qatar's World Cup Prep

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History

'Amend' Brings History Of The 14th Amendment To Life

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Obituaries

Remembering Lawrence Ferlinghetti Through His Poetry

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Politics

Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package

by Ron Elving

Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package

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Health

Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approve Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use

by Joe Palca

Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approve Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use

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Politics

Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State

by Michele Kelemen

Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State

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Asia

Myanmar's U.N. Ambassador Defies Military, Calls For Global Action To End Coup

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Race

In The Story Of U.S. Immigration, Black Immigrants Are Often Left Out

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Dies By Suicide

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Business

How One Tyson Foods In North Carolina Is Protecting Employees From COVID-19

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Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

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Science

Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

by James Doubek

Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

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'It's Hard To Leave Him': 'Sympathizer' Spy Story Continues In 'The Committed'

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Author Interviews

'It's Hard To Leave Him': 'Sympathizer' Spy Story Continues In 'The Committed'

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'It's Hard To Leave Him': 'Sympathizer' Spy Story Continues In 'The Committed'

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Music Interviews

Julien Baker Gets Vulnerable In 'Little Oblivions'

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