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Volunteers water saplings planted in Cunningham Park in Joplin, Mo. The trees were planted to help reforest Joplin after a deadly tornado last year destroyed many of the city's trees.

Joplin's New Trees Struggle To Survive Amid Drought

When a powerful tornado slammed into Joplin, Mo., in May 2011, 161 people were killed. The tornado also knocked down thousands of buildings and destroyed more than 15,000 of the city's trees. Lack of rain is now threatening the survival of thousands of donated saplings planted to reforest Joplin.

A Local Look At Wisconsin's Rep. Paul Ryan

Congressman Paul Ryan from Wisconsin has been selected as the Republican candidate for vice president. Weekend Edition Saturday guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Craig Gilbert, the Washington bureau chief of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel in Paul Ryan's home state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is popular with conservatives and brings enthusiasm to the ticket. He won his House seat at 28, which means that now, at 42, he's a seasoned legislator.

Ryan Brings Big Ideas, And Some Risk, To GOP Ticket

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan brings the kind of enthusiasm Mitt Romney could use — he's a darling of the conservative base that Romney has had a harder time winning over. But the ideas that have made him a star — particularly his plans for Medicare — may give Democrats an opening against him.

A Political Lightning Rod: The Paul Ryan Budget

The selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate will energize conservatives and liberals for the same reason. Weekend Edition Saturday guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR's Scott Horsley for a primer on the Paul Ryan budget.

Romney Picks Rep. Paul Ryan

Blockades set up by lobster trappers in Canada have disrupted Maine's lobster business.

Summer Lobster Surplus Leads To Cross-Border Price War Between Trappers

Protests at Canadian seafood processing plants stymie Maine lobster trappers, and after a summer seafood supply glut, an escalating price war is preventing trappers from getting their goods to market.

Chris Rock stars as Julie Delpy's boyfriend in <em>2 Days in New York</em>. Delpy directed the film, a follow-up to her 2007 romantic comedy <em>2 Days in Paris</em>.

Fresh Air Weekend: Chris Rock, Dan Auerbach

This weekend: Chris Rock explains how doing well has affected his humor and how "the most fun thing" is being a dad. Ken Tucker says Black Keys member Dan Auerbach works wonders as a producer. And Dean Norris on playing good in Breaking Bad.

Mitt Romney Announces His Running Mate

Gov. Mitt Romney announced Saturday morning that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will be his running mate for the 2012 Republican presidential ticket. Weekend Edition Saturday guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the latest news from the presidential campaign.

British runner Mo Farah is cheered as he appears on a giant screen at Olympic Stadium, accepting his gold medal for the 10,000 meters. Farah has become a celebrity in Britain since his win.

An Olympian Named Mo Farah Takes Britain By Storm

When Mo Farah, the gold medalist in the 10,000 meters, was asked if he would rather have run for Somalia, he responded with a curt retort: "Look mate, this is my country!" This Olympic summer is a world away from last year's riots in England.

Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaks after being announced by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as his running mate in front of the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.

Transcript: Ryan Makes First Remarks As VP Choice

Read and listen to Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan's remarks after being announced as GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate.

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