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Weekend Edition Saturday

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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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Black Muslims Step Into Spotlight

Black Muslims in America are reclaiming and highlighting their traditions. In Los Angeles, Jihad Saafir is converting his father's storefront mosque into a vibrant community center and school.

Syria Update

The U.S., France and Britain attacked Syria overnight in response to the Assad regime's alleged chemical weapons attack.

The Humanitarian Impact Of Airstrikes

David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the human impact of the alleged chemical attack in Syria and the U.S.-led airstrikes with NPR's Scott Simon.

View From Paris

France was one of the three countries involved in launching airstrikes on targets in Syria overnight.

View From Beirut

We look at what effect the airstrikes launched by the U.S. and allies could have on the Middle East.