Weekend Edition Sunday for April 18, 2021 : NPR

Reactions To Biden's Decision To Pull Troops From Afghanistan Are Mixed

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Examining Biden's Foreign Policy Plans

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Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction

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More Women Are Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine Than Men

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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

Researchers have shown that the Indian jumping ant can shrink and regrow its brain. Clint Penick hide caption

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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

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The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants

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When 'Jeopardy!' Might Announce A Permanent Host

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Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Replacement

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Sunday Puzzle: Vowel Replacement

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Lauren Hough On Growing Up In A Cult, New Memoir

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Derek Chauvin's Trial Heads Toward Closing Arguments

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Derek Chauvin's Trial Heads Toward Closing Arguments

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Sikh Community Mourns After FedEx Warehouse Shooting

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Politics Chat: Biden's Immigration Challenge

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Politics Chat: Biden's Immigration Challenge

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Raul Castro Has Stepped Down. What's Next For Cuba?

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Journalists Battle Against Hedge Fund Giant Alden Global

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Journalists Battle Against Hedge Fund Giant Alden Global

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New Research Answers Questions About Pterosaur's Big Head

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Romina Puga's Newest Show Answers Kids' Burning Questions

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Saying Goodbye to Hollywood's Cinerama Dome

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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On 'Vulture Prince,' Arooj Aftab Finds New Meaning In Familiar Words

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