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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Break dancer Sunny Choi competes at the World Games, and hopes for the 2024 Olympics
by Kyra Miles
Sunny Choi is a New York corporate professional by day and a top-ranked, back-spinning, floor-flipping B-girl off the clock. She competes later today at the World Games in Birmingham, Al.
There has been a shortage of testing and vaccines for Monkeypox
by Pien Huang
The campaign to vaccinate gay and bisexual men against monkeypox is hampered by low supply.
Ukraine prepares for first rape case connected to the Russian invasion
by Deborah Amos
Ukraine is preparing to try its first rape case related to the Russian invasion. Rape has been used a tactic of war by Russians before - against German women during World War II.
As everything else in the U.S. economy is down, job numbers are up
by Scott Horsley
Job gains in June were surprisingly strong, defying gloomy forecasts of a looming recession.
'Soundings' is a memoir, meditation and adventure in following grey whales' migration
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks to journalist Doreen Cunningham about her new book "Soundings: Journeys in the Company of Whales."
California law ensures a later start time for middle and high school students
by Scott Simon
Students and a sleep scientist share their views on a new California law mandating the school day start no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle grades and 8:30 a.m. for high schoolers.
Americans in border states are traveling to Mexico for abortion medication
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks to reporter Dianne Solis of the Dallas Morning News about the recent increase in Americans seeking abortion medication in Mexico.
Brittney Griner's wife demands the U.S. do more to have Russia release her
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with international security expert Danielle Gilbert about Brittney Griner's detention in Russia on drug charges.
Politics chat: Executive order on abortion access; Trump allies subpoenaed; jobs up
by Ron Elving
President Biden signs an executive order on abortion access, positive signs for the U.S. economy, and trouble for former President Donald Trump: we review the week in politics.
Mourners visit the site of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan is shocked and in mourning following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. Police say a homemade gun was used.
Two Ukrainian fighters describe the current state of the frontlines against Russia
by Frank Langfitt
Two Ukrainian fighters — one a volunteer solider, the other, a commander — describe what they're seeing on the frontlines of the war against Russia.
The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling
by Scott Detrow
Aides to President Biden say the administration still has options it can pursue in its effort to control climate change despite an adversarial Supreme Court ruling this week.