Weekend Edition Saturday for June, 22 2024 (2024)

Politics

Week in politics: Biden-Trump debate will take place with new rules

byDon Gonyea,Ron Elving

4 min

Week in politics: Biden-Trump debate will take place with new rules

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Europe

France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

byDon Gonyea,Eleanor Beardsley

4 min

France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

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Energy

Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren't getting the benefits

byDon Gonyea

1 min

Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren't getting the benefits

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Business

California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July

byMarisa Lagos

3 min

California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July

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National

Behind the scenes of Detroit's urban resurgence

byDon Gonyea,Eleana Tworek,Samantha Balaban,Shannon Rhoades

10 min

Politics

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

byBarbara Sprunt

3 min

Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress

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The Americas

Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

byEmily Green

2 min

Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

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Humor & Fun

A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

byRyan Lucas

4 min

A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

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Music Interviews

Chris Smither on his latest album 'All About the Bones'

byDon Gonyea

9 min

Chris Smither on his latest album 'All About the Bones'

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Jennifer Griffith, chairperson of the Pinellas County Democrats, speaks from her office about efforts to win the swing county on Florida's Gulf Coast. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Florida Democrats hope abortion helps bring them back in what was once a swing state

byDon Gonyea,Lexie Schapitl

7 min

Florida's abortion ban is giving Democrats in the swing state a rare opportunity

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Weather

Why the heat wave hitting the Midwest and the East Coast is particularly dangerous

byDon Gonyea,Alejandra Borunda

3 min

Why the heat wave hitting the Midwest and the East Coast is particularly dangerous

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Home prices hit a record high in May even as home sales fell. High interest rates are keeping many would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Business

Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing

byScott Horsley

3 min

Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing

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Health

CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations

bySarah Boden

4 min

CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations

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Author Interviews

Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'

byDon Gonyea

5 min

Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'

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Religion

Heat killed hundreds of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj pilgrimage

byAya Batrawy

3 min

Heat killed hundreds of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for this year's hajj pilgrimage

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup, remembering Willie Mays

byDon Gonyea

5 min

Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup, remembering Willie Mays

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A woman on TikTok asked: What is a sundress? Ten million views later, the debate is still raging. Above, Four models in summer dresses in 1972. Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Culture

It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping

byNeda Ulaby

2 min

It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping

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Movie Interviews

Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'

byDon Gonyea

7 min

Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'

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