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The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WVXU listener Debra Waller of Burlington, Kentucky.

Learning about climate change? Here's a comic for kids about what it is and how it's affecting the planet — as explained by kids who are experiencing it. And find out how to print this comic at home!

A new investigation by The Washington Post shows that hundreds of people in Washington, D.C. are losing their homes over tax debts that often total less than $200. Host Michel Martin speaks with investigative journalist Michael Sallah, about how tax lien sales are forcing elderly homeowners onto the streets.

The Barbershop includes NPR's Ammad Omar, former Republican Party chief Michael Steele, and former Obama official Dru Ealons to talk about the Keystone pipeline, Ben Carson, and the Star Wars trailer.

NPR's team in Beijing put together moments and storylines that stuck out — including those that showed immense inner strength, athleticism and grace.

Swing state voters are seeing ads warning them about a federal ban on their gas-powered vehicles. But there is no such ban, even as candidates campaign on it.

The U.S. says it has killed the leader of al-Qaida. House Speaker Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan despite a warning from China. Voters in the swing state will cast ballots in several key races.

William Simpson wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands, to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.