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Weekend Edition Sunday

Politics chat: No progress on Iran peace deal, Trump offers to perform at festival
Politics
Former DOJ official on why its criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll is unusual
Former DOJ official on why its criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll is unusual
Amid a slew of chemical accidents, the agency that investigates them is under threat
In a new novel, 2 women in 1930s New York City face down the mob
U.S. gears up to play a friendly game against Senegal ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Pancreatic cancer was once considered almost untreatable. A new drug is offering hope
Literary events around the world celebrate the poet Allen Ginsberg's 100th birthday
Middle East
Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan
Israel is extending its borders through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan
National
DC will host America 250 celebrations โ and a large deployment of the National Guard
DC will host America 250 celebrations โ and a large deployment of the National Guard
Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's Spring Kickoff event May 1, 2026. Stephen Fowler | NPR hide caption