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Climate
A climatologist explains what's causing this winter's erratic weather
Record-breaking rain fall, tornadoes, warmer than average temperatures. NPR's Scott Simon talks with New Jersey State Climatologist David Robinson about what's causing this winter's erratic weather.
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Books
DK Nnuro on his debut novel 'What Napoleon Could Not Do'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer DK Nnuro about his debut novel, "What Napoleon Could Not Do," which looks at differences between how African Americans and Black immigrants view the U.S.
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Music
Aya Nakamura on her new album 'DNK'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, one of the most listened-to francophone pop artists in the world, about her new album, "DNK."
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Sports
Saturday Sports: LeBron James shoots for NBA scoring record; trade rumors for Kyrie Irving
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about LeBron James' shot at the NBA's scoring record, rumors of a trade for Kyrie Irving, and the Boston Bruins' historic hot streak.
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Animals
Reptile heating pads can be surprisingly useful as cooking tools
You can keep Mr. Muscles cozy, or you can make your own yogurt: using reptile heating pads in a container are a way to ferment foods, sans snake.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: Australian Open finals; Mikaela Shiffrin's history-making run; NFL update
Finals weekend in tennis at the Australian Open; Mikaela Shiffrin continues her history-making run; and four NFL teams play tomorrow for a spot in the Super Bowl.
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Books
Scott Simon talks with Martin Patience about his new novel 'The Darker the Night'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Scottish writer — and Weekend Edition producer — Martin Patience about his new political thriller, "The Darker the Night."
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Animals
The largest-ever toad was captured in Australia
What's believed to be the largest-ever toad recorded was captured in Australia. It was a cane toad, an invasive species known for its poisonous glands.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; Australian Open
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NFL playoffs and the first week of action in the Australian Open.
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Books
Henry Marsh on his book 'And Finally' and coming to terms with his cancer diagnosis
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Henry Marsh, whose book, "And Finally" details how the neursurgeon came to terms with his own cancer diagnosis.