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A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.

The second season of HBO's hit zombie series takes what works the first season and turns it upside down, mining new drama from the uncertainty.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KSTX listener Randy Hurwitz of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WSHU listener Ted Heyn of Fairfield, Connecticut, along with Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sudanese activist Duaa Tariq, who spoke to NPR throughout the war, shares what its like in the "liberated" capital Khartoum, after two years occupied by the Rapid Support Forces

An affable lottery winner decides to bring his favorite singer to a remote island off the coast of Wales for a private concert. Turns out, he's invited the singer's ex-bandmate/ex-girlfriend, too.

NPR's Eyder Peralta plays the puzzle with WKSU listener Amy Anderson of Aurora, Ohio, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.

Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.

Canadians will no longer be allowed to freely use the American entrance to the cultural building that sits on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Drew Skinner of Havertown, Pennsylvania, along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

More from KCRW

Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.

from The Business

An autocracy journalist discusses the rise of authoritarianism in Hungary and sees parallels in some recent actions by the Trump administration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Latest

The agents were looking for five students they claim are undocumented. School officials turned them away in a test of LAUSD’s policy of noncooperation with ICE.

Homeland Security agents denied entry to 2 LAUSD elementaries in South LA

The agents were looking for five students they claim are undocumented. School officials turned them away in a test of LAUSD’s policy of noncooperation with ICE.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”

Trump administration won’t return wrongfully deported man, defying courts

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.

Newport Beach investigated for pricy mooring permits

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.

from KCRW Features

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

Long Beach Grand Prix celebrates 50th year under new owners

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

from KCRW Features

Federal Homeland Security agents tried to enter two LA Unified schools without a warrant.

Federal agents looking for LAUSD students denied access

Federal Homeland Security agents tried to enter two LA Unified schools without a warrant.

from KCRW Features

China is limiting the number of Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

How much would Hollywood suffer if China blocks film releases?

China is limiting the number of Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

from KCRW Features

The president reversed course on his tariff plan hours after it took effect. Can he bring back the nostalgic economic prosperity voters desire?

Trump tries to tariff the US to greatness — will it work?

The president reversed course on his tariff plan hours after it took effect. Can he bring back the nostalgic economic prosperity voters desire?

from Left, Right & Center

The Broad museum broke ground this week on a new construction project. Meanwhile, it’s celebrating a decade in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Broad museum expansion hopes to revitalize art scene

The Broad museum broke ground this week on a new construction project. Meanwhile, it’s celebrating a decade in Downtown Los Angeles.

from KCRW Features