Weekend Edition Sunday for July 21, 2019 : NPR

What Trump's Attacks Mean For 2020

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Hong Kong Protests: Thousands Demand Complete Withdrawal Of Controversial Bill

by Julie McCarthy

Hong Kong Protests: Thousands Demand Complete Withdrawal Of Controversial Bill

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As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People Cool

by Mayowa Aina

As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People Cool

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Mueller Hearings: The Questioning Strategies That Lawmakers Could Implement

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San Antonio Steps Up To Help Increasing Flow Of Migrants

by Bonnie Petrie

San Antonio Steps Up To Help Increasing Flow Of Migrants

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19 Mafia Suspects Arrested, Including Some From The Gambino Family

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Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 Boost

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Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 Boost

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Sunday Puzzle: Rhyme Time

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Rhyme Time

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In 'Queen Of The Sea,' The Story Rides On Goatback

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In 'Queen Of The Sea,' The Story Rides On Goatback

by Petra Mayer

In 'Queen Of The Sea,' The Story Rides On Goatback

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Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'

Tycho's latest album, Weather (feat. Saint Sinner on vocals), is out now. Scott Hansen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro , Audrey Nguyen

Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'

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Politics

Constituent In Rep. Ilhan Omar's District Reacts To Trump's Recent Attacks

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Asia

The Stakes For Pakistan Prime Minister's D.C. Trip

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National

Women Protesting Puerto Rico's Governor Say He's Ignored Their Concerns

by Adrian Florido

Women Protesting Puerto Rico's Governor Say He's Ignored Their Concerns

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Health Care

Examining Biden's Health Care Pitch

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The Great South Florida Faja Heist: Thieves Made Off With $2M Worth Of Shapewear

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Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of Cultures

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Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of Cultures

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The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For It

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The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For It

by Daniel Estrin

The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For It

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Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room

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Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room

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The Apollo 11 Moon Landing, 50 Years Later

A Special Tune Marked Apollo 11

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