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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.

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'Carousel' Returns To Broadway

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel returns to Broadway for the first time in more than two decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks to opera star Renée Fleming, who has two showstoppers in the musical.

#MeToo And The Law

Was Bill Cosby's conviction a victory for the #MeToo Movement? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with lawyer Carrie Goldberg about how the movement has potentially changed the courtroom.

No More Outings For Penn State Outing Club

A risk assessment by Penn State University found that the Outing Club's activities — hiking and backpacking — are too dangerous. The 98-year-old club will be barred from organizing trips.

Pompeo Takes Over At State

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent his first full day on the job at a NATO meeting in Brussels. Over the weekend, he heads to Saudi Arabia and Israel.