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Week in politics: Biden holds back weapons from Israel, Trump gets gag order warning

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Middle East

The U.S. is used to drawing red lines for adversaries. How does it work for allies?

by Scott Simon , Greg Myre

The U.S. is used to drawing red lines for adversaries. How does it work for allies?

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Demonstrators hold up lights from their phones during a rally organized by Hong Kong mothers in support of extradition law protesters, in Hong Kong on July 5, 2019. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: 'Glory be to thee, Hong Kong!'

by Scott Simon

Opinion: 'Glory be to thee, Hong Kong!'

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Politics

Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes

by Stephen Fowler

Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes

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Books

Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his memoir about the war

by Scott Simon

Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his memoir about the war

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Europe

Israel's Eurovision contestant qualifies for the final, braces for protests

by Jackie Northam

Israel's Eurovision contestant qualifies for the final, braces for protests

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Books

A new book traces the life of Fu Pei-mei, who brought Chinese food to the world

by Scott Simon

A new book traces the life of Fu Pei-mei, who brought Chinese food to the world

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Music Interviews

'Mother' is DJ and musician Samantha Poulter's new house music album

by Scott Simon

'Mother' is DJ and musician Samantha Poulter's new house music album

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National

Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border

by Scott Simon

Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border

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Asia

Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope

by Scott Simon , John Ruwitch

Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope

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Space

A powerful solar storm is bringing northern lights to unusual places

by Regina G. Barber

A powerful solar storm is bringing northern lights to unusual places

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National

Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding

by Joshua McNichols

Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding

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Sports

Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball's hot new pitcher

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball's hot new pitcher

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National

Arkansas's new statues at the U.S. Capitol are of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

by Scott Simon , Danny Hensel

Arkansas's new statues at the U.S. Capitol are of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

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The Americas

In Chile, a once-extinct language is coming back to life

by John Bartlett

In Chile, a once-extinct language is coming back to life

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Television

Pam Grier on season 2 of 'Them: The Scare' and Black representation in Hollywood

by Scott Simon

Pam Grier on season 2 of 'Them: The Scare' and Black representation in Hollywood

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Culture

Thanks, mom. Love, NPR

by Scott Simon

Thanks, mom. Love, NPR

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Week in politics: Biden holds back weapons from Israel, Trump gets gag order warning

The U.S. is used to drawing red lines for adversaries. How does it work for allies?

Opinion: 'Glory be to thee, Hong Kong!'

Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes

Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his memoir about the war

Israel's Eurovision contestant qualifies for the final, braces for protests

A new book traces the life of Fu Pei-mei, who brought Chinese food to the world

'Mother' is DJ and musician Samantha Poulter's new house music album

Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border

Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope

A powerful solar storm is bringing northern lights to unusual places

Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding

Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball's hot new pitcher

Arkansas's new statues at the U.S. Capitol are of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

In Chile, a once-extinct language is coming back to life

Pam Grier on season 2 of 'Them: The Scare' and Black representation in Hollywood

Thanks, mom. Love, NPR

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