Weekend Edition Sunday for June 5, 2011 : NPR

As AIDS Turns 30, Scientists Reminisce

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The Effect Of AIDS On The Arts Community

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Amid Unrest Over Austerity, Portugal Votes

Jose Socrates, Portugal's caretaker prime minister, chats after casting his ballot at a polling station in Lisbon on Sunday. Despite his exuding self-confidence, the latest polls showed him trailing his Social Democrat Party rival, Pedro Pessos Coelho. Francisco Leong/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

Amid Unrest Over Austerity, Portugal Votes

by Sylvia Poggioli

Amid Unrest Over Austerity, Portugal Votes

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Latin America

In Peruvian Election, A Stark Choice

by Annie Murphy

In Peruvian Election, A Stark Choice

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Law

Report Blasts War On Drugs

by Jacki Lyden , Jason Beaubien

Report Blasts War On Drugs

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Hansen, Doctor, Libraries

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Sunday Puzzle

Your Goose Is Cooked

by Will Shortz

Your Goose Is Cooked

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Education

For Senior, A Boost From Classmates

by Dave DeWitt

For Senior, A Boost From Classmates

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Alt.Latino

Alt.Latino: Three DJs You Should Hear

by Jasmine Garsd

Alt.Latino: Three DJs You Should Hear

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Middle East

Yemen President's Exit Spurs Celebrations

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World

Afghan Forces In Spotlight As U.S. Debates Role

by Tom Bowman , Jacki Lyden

Afghan Forces In Spotlight As U.S. Debates Role

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Opinion

Naipaul's Comments Reflective Of 'Hubris'

by Jacki Lyden

Naipaul's Comments Reflective Of 'Hubris'

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Politics

Wisconsin Democrats Target GOP Recall

by Shawn Johnson

Wisconsin Democrats Target GOP Recall

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Crystal Cathedral: A Mega Church In Troubled Waters

The Crystal Cathedral plans to sell its campus and glass-spired church — and then lease it back — to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and settle $35 million in debt. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption

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Religion

Crystal Cathedral: A Mega Church In Troubled Waters

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Crystal Cathedral: A Mega Church In Troubled Waters

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Sports

Li Is Asia's First Grand Slam Winner

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Back To Basics: 2011's Simple, Summery Cookbooks

Chris Silas Neal

Critics' Lists: Summer 2011

Back To Basics: 2011's Simple, Summery Cookbooks

by T. Susan Chang

Back To Basics: 2011's Simple, Summery Cookbooks

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Italian Cuisine Thrives Under The Sicilian Sun

Bordered by three seas, the island of Sicily is known for its delicious seafood. Sicilian menus often feature swordfish and tuna, two island staples. Flickr/david.nikonvscanon hide caption

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Food

Italian Cuisine Thrives Under The Sicilian Sun

by Bonny Wolf

Italian Cuisine Thrives Under The Sicilian Sun

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Latin America

In Colombia, Baristas Get Double-Shot At Fame

by Juan Forero

In Colombia, Baristas Get Double-Shot At Fame

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Author Interviews

Ann Patchett Journeys To The Amazon With 'Wonder'

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With A Little Help, Violin Students Get To Carnegie Hall

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Music News

With A Little Help, Violin Students Get To Carnegie Hall

by Jeff Lunden

With A Little Help, Violin Students Get To Carnegie Hall

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