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Politics

Week in politics: Biden tries to do debate damage control with ABC interview

by Scott Simon, Ron Elving

3 min

Week in politics: Biden tries to do debate damage control with ABC interview

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Europe

Ukraine vies for NATO membership ahead of the group's meeting in Washington, D.C.

by Joanna Kakissis

4 min

Ukraine vies for NATO membership ahead of the group's meeting in Washington, D.C.

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Screenwriter Robert Towne poses at The Regency Hotel in New York on March 7, 2006. Jim Cooper/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Remembering the star screenwriter Robert Towne

by Scott Simon

2 min

Opinion: Remembering the star screenwriter, Robert Towne

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Europe

U.K.'s Conservative Party suffered its worst-ever defeat. What went wrong?

by Scott Simon

4 min

U.K.'s Conservative Party suffered its worst-ever defeat. What went wrong?

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National

A Chicago rabbi was a committed advocate for gun safety. A recent attack changed that

by Scott Simon

5 min

A Chicago rabbi was a committed advocate for gun safety. A recent attack changed that

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History

Veterans remember their time in disaster relief operations

by Scott Simon

4 min

Veterans remember their time in disaster relief operations

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Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian reacts after casting his ballot during the presidential runoff in Shareh Qods, west of Tehran on Friday. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Year of Global Elections

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential runoff

by Peter Kenyon, Juliana Kim

3 min

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins in Iran's presidential runoff

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Health

In Philadelphia, a run club helps those recovering from addiction find purpose

by Buffy Gorrilla

3 min

In Philadelphia, a run club helps those recovering from addiction find purpose

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Climate

As temperatures rise, weddings are using creative ways to keep guests cool

by Scott Simon

4 min

As temperatures rise, weddings are using creative ways to keep guests cool

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Author Interviews

Joyce Maynard on 'How the Light Gets In'

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Joyce Maynard on 'How the Light Gets In'

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Europe

Voters in France will cast their ballots in a run-off election

by Eleanor Beardsley, Scott Simon

3 min

Voters in France will cast their ballots in a run-off election

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Europe

Right wing movements are growing in Europe. How do they differ from those in the U.S.?

by Scott Simon

6 min

Right wing movements are growing in Europe. How do they differ from those in the U.S.?

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Weekend Edition Saturday

Biden says he is fit to continue running for president in post-debate interview

by Tamara Keith, Scott Simon

4 min

Biden says he is fit to continue running for president in post-debate interview

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Health

California tried to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors

by Kate Wolffe

5 min

California tried to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Copa America and the U.S. men's soccer team, criminal probe into doping

by Scott Simon

4 min

Saturday Sports: Copa America and the U.S. men's soccer team, criminal probe into doping

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Law

Kansas Supreme Court rules against strict abortion laws amidst an influx of patients

by Rose Conlon, Scott Simon

3 min

Kansas Supreme Court rules against strict abortion laws amidst an influx of patients

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Author Interviews

Liz Moore on her novel 'The God of the Woods'

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Liz Moore on her novel 'The God of the Woods'

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Music

Meet the musicians investing their time in mentoring the next generation

by Scott Simon

7 min

Meet the musicians investing their time in mentoring the next generation

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Politics

Week in politics: Biden tries to do debate damage control with ABC interview

Europe

Ukraine vies for NATO membership ahead of the group's meeting in Washington, D.C.

Simon Says

Opinion: Remembering the star screenwriter, Robert Towne

Europe

U.K.'s Conservative Party suffered its worst-ever defeat. What went wrong?

National

A Chicago rabbi was a committed advocate for gun safety. A recent attack changed that

History

Veterans remember their time in disaster relief operations

Year of Global Elections

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins in Iran's presidential runoff

Health

In Philadelphia, a run club helps those recovering from addiction find purpose

Climate

As temperatures rise, weddings are using creative ways to keep guests cool

Author Interviews

Joyce Maynard on 'How the Light Gets In'

Europe

Voters in France will cast their ballots in a run-off election

Europe

Right wing movements are growing in Europe. How do they differ from those in the U.S.?

Weekend Edition Saturday

Biden says he is fit to continue running for president in post-debate interview

Health

California tried to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors

Sports

Saturday Sports: Copa America and the U.S. men's soccer team, criminal probe into doping

Law

Kansas Supreme Court rules against strict abortion laws amidst an influx of patients

Author Interviews

Liz Moore on her novel 'The God of the Woods'

Music

Meet the musicians investing their time in mentoring the next generation

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