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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.
Masked And Undeterred, Shoppers Line Up For Black Friday Sales
by Alina Selyukh
Even as coronavirus cases surge in the United States, some shoppers can't seem to stay away from shops and malls on Black Friday.
New York Health Care Workers Are Worried Amid Another COVID-19 Spike
by Fred Mogul
New York City hospitals say they're better prepared for the growing number of COVID-19 cases than they were earlier this year, but some health care workers are worried.
How Thanksgiving Travel Will Impact Coronavirus Numbers
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
We look at the possible pandemic fallout resulting from holiday travel in the U.S., how communities are responding to the latest round of restrictions, as well as the latest vaccine news.
Saturday Sports: COVID-19 Throws A Wrench Into Basketball At All Levels
How players from high school all the way to the NBA are navigating coronavirus this season.
Drug Charges Dropped For Former Mexican Defense Secretary
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.
12 Year Old Lego Fan Builds Intricate Models Of German Soccer Stadiums
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to 12-year-old Joe Bryant, who has been building intricate models of German soccer stadiums out of Lego blocks without any blueprints.
Ugandan Presidential Candidate Discusses Protests Following His Arrest
Protests turned violent this week following the arrest of Ugandan activist and presidential contender Bobi Wine. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wine about his campaign.
RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.
Simon Han Explores The Immigrant Experience In His Debut Novel
Simon Han's debut novel is set in the Texas suburbs he grew up in. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Han about his book chronicling the immigrant experience, Nights When Nothing Happened.
Utah Mom Juggles Life Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rachael Seranno of Ogden, Utah tries to figure out how to feed her family daily and keep them COVID-19 free. She's the mother of five, living in her father-in-law's two bedroom apartment.
What To Do If You Get COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Hala Sabry, an emergency doctor in Seattle, about how to take care of yourself when sick with COVID-19