Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Syrian rebels gain major ground in Aleppo after years of a largely stagnant conflict
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Syrian rebels seized much of the country's second-largest city after a stunning couple of days in which they've reignited a conflict that's been largely static for years.Av Ruth Sherlock
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Syrian rebels have taken parts of Aleppo. What does that mean for the war?
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NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with Dareen Khalifa of the International Crisis Group about Syrian rebels taking control of parts of Aleppo.Av Eric Deggans
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A study of dinosaur droppings shows how the dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
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Researchers have conducted what could be the largest study ever of dinosaur poop. The findings shed new light on how dinosaur's diets allowed them to dominate the planet. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on November 28, 2024.)Av Geoff Brumfiel
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Trump plans to cap credit card interest rates
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NPR's Eric Deggans asks Natasha Sarin, former counselor to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, about plans to cap credit card interest rates.Av Eric Deggans
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How Europe is bracing for Trump's second term as threat of tariffs looms
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European nations are bracing for new tariffs and less security support from the incoming Trump administration.Av Teri Schultz
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Jon Batiste reinterprets the classics on his new album 'Beethoven Blues'
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NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with musician and composer Jon Batiste about his new album, "Beethoven Blues," in which he riffs on classical favorites.Av Eric Deggans
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California is still counting votes from the 2024 election. Here's what's left
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California is still counting general election ballots, which generally takes longer than in other states.Av Laura Fitzgerald
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A new documentary shows the rise of the California soft rock sound
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NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Garret Price about his new documentary, "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary," about a specific California soft rock sound.Av Eric Deggans
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Zahid Rafiq discusses his short story collection 'The World With Its Mouth Open'
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NPR's Eric Deggans talks with Zahid Rafiq about his first book, "The World With Its Mouth Open," a collection of short stories about the lives of people in Kashmir.Av Eric Deggans
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Immigration will be under the spotlight in the upcoming legislative session in Texas
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Immigration, school vouchers, and abortion will dominate the upcoming Texas legislative session.Av Eric Deggans
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Sunday Puzzle: Double take, famous names with repeated letters
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Stan Durey of Anacortes, Washington and puzzle master Will Shortz.Av Will Shortz
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COP29 concludes with a controversial deal
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Climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal from industrialized countries to vulnerable nations to better protect themselves from climate change.Av Jeff Brady
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Trump announces three medical doctors as his picks for the FDA, CDC and Surgeon-General
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President-elect Donald Trump announced three medical doctors as his picks to lead the FDA, CDC and to serve as surgeon general. NPR's Pien Huang discusses his picks.Av Pien Huang
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Israeli strike targets the heart of Beirut, killing 20 people
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There was a rare airstrike in the heart of Lebanon's capital Saturday. Israeli media say it was targeting a Hezbollah leader.Av Lauren Frayer
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Republicans who oppose Trump plan their next move after the election
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Anti-Trump Republicans are regrouping after betting against the president-elect.Av Sarah McCammon
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Russia is using new technology in its attacks on Ukraine
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Attacks between Ukraine and Russia are escalating, with Russia using what it describes as new missile technology.Av Charles Maynes
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Politics chat: Stepping down from the cabinet could potentially benefit Matt Gaetz
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President-elect Trump is continuing to announce his picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking officials.Av Ayesha Rascoe
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