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Weekend Edition Sunday

Politics chat: House approves aid for Ukraine and Israel, TikTok bill up next
As the election approaches, both parties adopt a protectionist stance against China
Meta unveils new virtual reality headsets — and a plan for their use in classrooms
At Sinai Temple in west Los Angeles, blue ribbon marks off more than 130 seats that stand as reminders of the hostages who remain in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel Jason DeRose hide caption
Middle East crisis — explained
Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover
Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover
Ecologists in England are building rope bridges for dormice, its native rodents
Genes play a very small role in determining left-handedness, research finds
A giant patch of seaweed is heading towards Florida's beaches
Music Interviews
Call Me Spinster's new song addresses how marriage and children shape identity
Call Me Spinster's new song addresses how marriage and children shape identity
Oral statements in Trump's criminal trail begin this week
Do early campaign ads really make a difference in the presidential election?
Europe
As the House approves over 60 billion dollars of aid, Ukrainians say the delay cost them
As the House approves over 60 billion dollars of aid, Ukrainians say the delay cost them
Pro sports have a gambling problem. How did we get here, and how bad is it?
'Persepolis' author releases a new graphic novel on Iran's women's protests
Tennesse's law restricting drag performances was struck down by a judge a year ago
Recent research shows nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and adolescents are now using melatonin on a regular basis to help them sleep. Elva Etienne/Getty Images hide caption
Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City
What to know about the ongoing feud in rap involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole

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