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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.
Urban Hospitals Under Strain As Rural Coronavirus Patients Are Sent To Cities
by Alex Smith
With coronavirus infections at record rates in rural areas, the sickest patients are being sent to big cities for care, and those urban hospitals are getting alarmingly full.
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Many Want The White House To Help America Mourn
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kenneth Feinberg, a victims' rights attorney who is advocating for a new White House office to help Americans grieving loss from COVID-19 and other tragedies.
World War II Veteran Who Died Of COVID-19 Remembered By His Son
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven White, the son of Carroll White, of Ottumwa, Iowa, a World War II veteran who died from COVID-19 at the age of 100.
A New COVID-19 Treatment Is Coming, But There's A Catch
by Richard Harris
A new medication to treat COVID patients will be available next week, but it requires an IV and is in short supply.
This Thanksgiving, Put On Some Music To Soothe
It'll be a tough Thanksgiving for many people unable to gather with friends and family. But music can offer some companionship and solace. Conductor Marin Alsop offers some suggestions.
Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin Discusses Presidential Election Results
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin about the final strides to certify the state's election results.
Week In Politics: Biden Prepares To Tackle The Coronavirus Crisis
by Ron Elving
President-elect Joe Biden makes plans to address the drastically worsening coronavirus crisis as President Trump focuses on subverting the election results.
Hindus In Wyoming Find New Ways To Celebrate Diwali Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
by Naina Rao
Hindus have had to get creative to celebrate Diwali this year. COVID-19 has derailed the holiday that is all about families coming together.