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It's Mother's Day weekend. Prepare to make the day special with NPR's handy guide — filled with reads, listens and gift ideas that celebrate the highs and lows of parenthood.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new DVD, Mary Martin and Ethel Merman: Their Ford 50th Anniversary Show Appearance.

This year, finalists in NPR's student podcast challenge asked big questions about hatred and love, identity and belonging.

In 1932, The New York Times' Walter Duranty won a Pulitzer for stories defending Soviet policies that led to the deaths of millions of Ukrainians. The Times disavows his work but not the prize.

Scientists say the arthritis drug Bextra may pose increased risk of cardiovascular troubles. Bextra is related to Vioxx, which was pulled off the market in September for the same reason. Now, doctors worry that all related drugs could cause similar problems. Hear NPR's Richard Knox.

NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Zack Howard from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WBUR in Boston.

This week with the Ethicist, we'll hear from some listeners who wrote in with suggestions for the ethical use of old furs. Also, NPR's Jennifer Ludden and New York Times ethicist Randy Cohen talk to a listener who's conflicted about supporting the Boy Scouts.

Ukraine's Parliament passes a no-confidence motion rebuking the prime minister's government. Meanwhile, European mediators renew efforts to resolve the crisis triggered by last month's disputed presidential election. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks to James Howe, the author of Bunnicula. The book follows the Monroe family and their pets, Chester the cat, Harold the dog, and a brand-new bunny rabbit, Bunnicula — who may just be a vampire.

Jennifer Snyder plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.