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Now that we're no longer the fattest country in the world, our panelists predict what the U.S. will do to regain our No. 1 status.

Abortion rights opponents, dressed in blue, and supporters, wearing orange, rally in the state Capitol rotunda Friday before the vote on a set of sweeping abortion restrictions.

Abortion Rights Activists Plan Challenge To Texas Measure

As soon as Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs the sweeping, omnibus abortion bill into law, lawyers with the abortion-rights movement are poised to challenge it in federal courts. Their problem will be the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the most conservative in the country.

Reporters swarm around former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer as he attempts to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller.

Retire The Phrase, 'This Wouldn't Be A Scandal In Europe'

Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon argues that it's time to retire the phrase "this wouldn't be a scandal in Europe" when referring to American politicians embroiled in sex scandals. From former President Bill Clinton to former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, such scandals no longer seem to end careers.

Swedish musician Anna von Hausswolff says she was drawn to the church organ by its physicality: "When you play it, you can really feel it because you're sitting close to the pipes. It's almost as if you're becoming a part of the instrument."

Anna Von Hausswolff: An Artist In Thrall To A Mega-Instrument

"When you play it, you can really feel it because you're sitting close to the pipes. It's almost as if you're becoming a part of the instrument."

Monica Velez and her two brothers, Freddy (left) and Andrew, in 1996. Freddy died in Iraq in 2004, and Andrew died in Afghanistan in 2006.

Brothers Lost On Deployment; Sister Mourns 'Soul Mates'

The Velez brothers both died while on deployment for the Army in their early 20s, two years apart from one another. Their sister, Monica, had been like a mother to them, and their deaths left her feeling helpless.

Carnegie Hall Creates National Music Camp

Cabrera's Stunning Summer

The Tigers Miguel Cabrera has 30 home runs and at least 90 RBI, and it's not even All Star Break yet. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks to NPR's sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the MLB record-setter.

Troubles Linger In 'Shadow Dancer'

The new film from the director of Man on Wire and Project Nim, James Marsh, is a fiction film about the period toward the end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. It stars Clive Owen and up-and-comer Andrea Riseborough.

Painful Recovery Begins In Lac-Megantic

One week after a runaway train derailed and blew up in a small Quebec town, investigators are still searching for the missing. Twenty-eight are confirmed dead. The company that operates the railroad blames the employee who parked the train for the tragedy in Lac-Megantic.

Royal Baby Speculation Rages

Whether it's a boy or a girl, Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby, due to be born Saturday, will become third living heir to the British throne. Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks to Daily Mail columnist Robert Hardman about the royal baby.

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