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For Nevada Democrats, A Lot Will Depend On Latino Voters

7:51am February 13, 2016

How instrumental is Nevada's Latino community in next week's race there between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders? NPR's Linda Wertheimer asks Nevada state senator Ruben Kihuen.

NATO, Russia Aiming For Syria Cease-Fire

7:51am February 13, 2016

Last year's war in Ukraine dominated the Munich Security Conference. This year, Russia's intervention in the Middle East has put the focus on Syria. Michele Kelemen speaks to NPR's Linda Wertheimer.

The Man Behind The NFL Music: Sam Spence Dies At 88

7:51am February 13, 2016

Weekend Edition remembers Sam Spence, a longtime composer of rousing musical scores for NFL Films' documentaries and highlight reels.

Don't Mind The Markets, Experts Say — Economy Not Entering Recession

7:51am February 13, 2016

by John Ydstie

Stock markets rallied on Friday, but it was not enough to erase the losses from earlier in the week. Investors are fretting that the recent market turmoil could mean another recession.

Waterboarding, a simulated drowning technique, was used by the CIA on at least three alleged terrorists.

Fact-Check: Could The Next President Bring Back Waterboarding?

7:33am February 13, 2016

by David Welna

Ted Cruz said he doesn't consider waterboarding torture, and Donald Trump said he would bring back "worse" methods. We break down whether that would be an option under the law.

Hotels and apartment buildings line the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The head of a sports travel agency specializing in packages for the Rio 2016 Olympics said that the company's business could be devastated if the Zika virus continues to s

#NPRreads: 4 Eye-Opening Stories To Read This Weekend

7:17am February 13, 2016

A medical mystery that started in Brazil. Nairobi's bustling food scene. Women and guns. And the man behind a new literary movement.

Marriage proposals are pretty routine at America's high-end restaurants. They can lift the mood in the entire dining room, boost tips and create lifelong customers. Unless the answer is "no," that is.

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Dinner With A Side Of I Do's: For Restaurants, Proposals Are Good Business

7:00am February 13, 2016

by Alan Greenblatt

Marriage proposals are pretty routine at America's high-end restaurants. They can lift the mood in the entire dining room, boost tips and create lifelong customers. Unless the answer is "no," that is.

Puzzling Proverbs: So Why Did The Goat Go Home After It Broke A Leg?

7:00am February 13, 2016

by Kiley Shields

Ghana is a land of many sayings, often starring an animal. Only the meaning is not always clear. We turned to our correspondent on the ground for answers.

The Sand to Snow National Monument is one of three California areas designated as national monuments on Friday. Together they protect nearly 1.8 million acres of public lands.

Photos: Obama Declares 3 New National Monuments In California Desert

8:35pm February 12, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The new designations protect nearly 1.8 million acres of public lands that include Southern California's highest peak, thousands of Native American rock carvings, endangered animals and a ghost town.

Republican presidential candidate Jim Gilmore greets voters Tuesday outside the polling place at Webster School in Manchester, N.H. He got 134 votes in the Granite State, fewer than three bigger-name candidates who already had dropped out of the race.

Jim Gilmore, Who Was Campaigning For President, Isn't Anymore

8:12pm February 12, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

He had the resume — swing-state governor, veteran, ex-party leader — but there's a good chance you had no idea he was running. Judging by vote totals, Iowa and New Hampshire may have missed it too.