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Israel ramps up military response to attack by Gaza militants

Saturday, October 07, 2023

We'll have the latest on the attack by Gaza militants on Israel, as well as the Israeli military's response.

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Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu declares war after surprise attack by Gaza militants

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Gaza militants have infiltrated Israel in several locations, while militants inside Gaza fired a heavy barrage of rockets toward central and southern Israel, the Israeli military says.

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Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'

Saturday, October 07, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with David Bedford, an apple breeder at the University of Minnesota, about the new "Kudos" apple.

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As governments in Europe argue over the arrival of migrants, a charity rescues them at sea

Saturday, October 07, 2023

The staff of Doctors Without Borders is aboard a ship in the Mediterranean rescuing migrants, who are attempting to reach Europe in unsafe vessels.

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Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key on their new book about the history of sketch comedy

Saturday, October 07, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon asks Keegan-Michael and Elle Key about their new book, "The History of Sketch Comedy."

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Countries are treading cautiously around escalation in the Israel and Gaza conflict

Saturday, October 07, 2023

We look at the regional response to the latest conflict in Israel after Gaza militants launched an attack on southern and central Israel today.

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Benjamín Labatut's novel 'The Maniac' follows an AI scientist troubled by his work

Saturday, October 07, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Benjamín Labatut about his new novel, "The Maniac," a fictionalized account of a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.

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Folk musician Joan Baez on the new documentary 'Joan Baez: I Am A Noise'

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Folk musician Joan Baez was in the public eye for years, but a new documentary reveals the mental health issues she dealt with privately. NPR's Scott Simon asks Baez about the film.

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Stephen Sanchez's album 'Angel Face' takes you back in time

Saturday, October 07, 2023

The new pop album "Angel Face" tells the story of a troubadour who falls in love with a mob boss's girlfriend. NPR's Scott Simon talks with musician Stephen Sanchez about his debut album.

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House Speaker McCarthy appeals for bipartisan support with a stopgap measure

Saturday, September 30, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to keep the government funded for 45 days.

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NPR's Steve Inskeep on his new book 'Differ We Must'

Saturday, September 30, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with fellow NPR host Steve Inskeep about his new book, "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."

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Saturday Sports: End of baseball season; major NBA trade; remembering Brooks Robinson

Saturday, September 30, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the end of Baseball's regular season, a huge trade in the NBA, and a remembrance for baseball's Brooks Robinson.

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Oliver Tree on his new album 'Alone in a Crowd'

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Oliver Tree's new album is built around a fashion-designer character named "Cornelius Cummings." NPR's Scott Simon talks with the musician about his methods and his music.

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Venezuelans continue to flee the country as the economy shows no signs of recovery

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Venezuelans continue to leave their homeland in record numbers. It is the largest refugee exodus ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Democrats' role in negotiations over a shutdown

Saturday, September 30, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about negotiations to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at midnight.

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'Moonlighting' is finally coming to streaming — 34 years after going off the air

Saturday, September 30, 2023

34 years after it went off the air, the irreverent detective dramedy "Moonlighting" is set to stream next month. Why so long to hear the fast patter of David and Maddie again? Blame it on the music.

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New York and New Jersey declare a state of emergency amid floods

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Heavy rain flooding roadways and snarled travel in New York and New Jersey, causing governors of both states to declare states of emergency.

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How the Sikh community in Canada is reacting to the India-Canada standoff

Saturday, September 30, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Moninder Singh about the reaction of the Canadian-Sikh community to accusations that India was involved in the killing of a Canadian-Sikh activist.

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A World War II veteran recounts his memories of the war to his daughter

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Veteran Daniel Moon, 96, tells his daughter Laura about haunting battle memories as part of StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative.

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Gambling companies are challenging a Florida tribe over online betting in the state

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Florida's Seminole tribe is eager to start online sports betting but several lawsuits are holding up a 2021 agreement that made it he only entity in the state to offer the lucrative gambling option.

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