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Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.

Notre Dame Fire Revives Demand For Skilled Stone Carvers In France

By • 4 hours ago

A little over three months after Paris' Notre Dame caught fire, French officials say the cathedral is still in a precarious state and needs to be stabilized. Ultimately, they aim to restore the monument, a process that will take years.

When that work begins, there will be a new demand for experts who have the same skills required to build Notre Dame 900 years ago. In the workshops of the Hector Guimard high school, less than three miles from the cathedral, young stone carvers are training for that task.

Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?

By • 4 hours ago

Should Republicans still call themselves the Party of Lincoln?

Kevin McCarthy, the House Republican leader, declared, "We are the party of Lincoln," as he contended President Trump was not racist for suggesting four Democratic representatives, US citizens who are also women of color, should "go back" to the places they came from.

On Apollo 11 Anniversary, A Former Crew Member Reflects On The Lunar Trip

By editor • 4 hours ago

Humans first landed on the moon 50 years ago on July 20. Former astronaut Michael Collins was a member of the historic mission.

: 7/19/19

In an early version of the audio, we incorrectly referred to the far side of the moon as the dark side of the moon.

Sports Roundup: Previewing Sunday's Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction

By editor • 4 hours ago

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The Latest On Barry From Louisiana

By • Jul 13, 2019

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Barry is now a hurricane as it makes landfall on Louisiana's coast to the west of New Orleans. The storm is expected to dump more than a foot of rain in some places and cause flash flooding. NPR's Debbie Elliott is in New Orleans. Debbie, thanks so much for being with us.

Resident Talks About Hurricane Barry Making Landfall In Louisiana

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Latest On Tropical Storm Barry

By • Jul 13, 2019

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Opinion: The Warning Signs Around Jeffrey Epstein

By • Jul 13, 2019

There is probably a lot of sordidness to uncover in the story of Jeffrey Epstein, in custody this weekend after being charged with sex trafficking. He already served 13 months, a decade ago, on a "work release" where he could go to his office in Palm Beach for twelve hours a day.

It is sickening to recount the new charges: Epstein luring underage girls — children — into his various mansions, and forcing them into sex acts.

Visiting A Historic Mosque In North Dakota

By • Jul 13, 2019

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Signature Song: Pink Floyd's 'Speak To Me/Breathe'

By editor • Jul 13, 2019

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We've asked you to tell us about your signature song, the song that's become almost a part of you. Today, we hear from Toby Lineaweaver from Woods Hole, Mass. His story starts in the summer of 1973 when he was 19.

Reports From On The Scene Of California's Latest Earthquake

By • Jul 6, 2019

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What's Happening In The Aftermath Of Latest California Earthquake

By • Jul 6, 2019

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Kern County Fire Chief On Earthquake Response

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Taking Stock Of The June Jobs Numbers

By • Jul 6, 2019

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Iran Prepares For Higher Uranium Enrichment

By • Jul 6, 2019

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Cardi B Can't Trademark 'Okurrr'

By editor • Jul 6, 2019

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has ruled it is not OK for rapper Cardi B to trademark one of her signature catchphrases.

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CARDI B: Okurrr.

MONTAGNE: One more time.

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Encore: Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life

By • Jul 6, 2019

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Stand-up comedian Brian Regan has been on the road performing almost nonstop since the 1980s.

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BRIAN REGAN: I'm trying to go to more parties. I'm not good at them. I'm not good at talking to people, which might sound weird in this setting.

(LAUGHTER)

North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity

By • Jun 29, 2019

Let's say you want to help stop global warming and kick your gasoline habit.

You buy an electric car. And then you go to charge it up and you think: Wait, where's this electricity coming from?

Nationwide, 60% of it comes from power plants burning coal and natural gas, belching carbon dioxide. And across the country, energy experts are trying to figure out what might persuade these electric utilities to change.

'One Day At A Time' Renewed On New Network

By editor • Jun 29, 2019

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Sitcom fans got some good news this week.

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GLORIA ESTEFAN: (Singing) This is it. This is life, the one you get. So go and have a ball.

Boston's Suffolk Downs Holds Its Last Live Horse Races

By editor • Jun 29, 2019

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