The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages, Israel said, the latest setback that could undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

We discuss the impact of the government shutdown, President Trump's call to eliminate the filibuster, and assess his trip to Asia.