Weekend Edition Sunday for August 11, 2024 (2024)

Politics

Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning

byAyesha Rascoe,Mara Liasson

4 min

Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning

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National

Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?

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An "uncommitted" voter holds a sign opposing President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza, outside a polling place in Dearborn, Mich., ahead of that state's presidential primary in February. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Politics

Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris

byDon Gonyea,Lexie Schapitl

4 min

Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris

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Asia

Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?

byAyesha Rascoe

4 min

Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?

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Africa

Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics

byAyesha Rascoe,Emmanuel Akinwotu

4 min

Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics

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National

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

byEric Whitney,Melissa Sevigny

3 min

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!

byWill Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!

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National

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

byEric Whitney,Stina Sieg

3 min

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

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Music Interviews

Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'

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Politics

Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves

byAyesha Rascoe

3 min

Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves

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Politics

A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer

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Middle East

The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

byAyesha Rascoe

3 min

The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

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National

In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding

byEric Schmid

4 min

In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding

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Sports

Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes

byJuana Summers

5 min

Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes

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Africa

Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art

byEmmanuel Igunza

3 min

Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art

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Author Interviews

Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'

byAyesha Rascoe

7 min

Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'

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Movies

‘Sebastian’ re-writes the sex work movie

byRyan Benk,Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

In 'Sebastian', an author in search of inspiration turns sex worker

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