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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.
Nadia Reid's Latest Release Is A Traveling Album Full Of Road Songs
by Scott Simon
New Zealand musician Nadia Reid talks about how homesickness fueled the songs on her latest album, Out of My Province.
What's Next For Sanders on The Campaign Trail
by Kelsey Snell
Sen. Bernie Sanders is fighting re-establish his spot as the front-runnner as the Democratic presidential primary race tightens.
SXSW Events Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
South by Southwest — a massive art, music and technology festival — has been canceled over fears that visitors might help spread the coronavirus in Austin, Texas.
Latest In Politics: What We Can Expect Next In Democratic Presidential Race
With Super Tuesday in the rearview mirror, we look to what's to come on Big Tuesday and how the coronavirus will affect the presidential election.
Latest On New EPA Proposal
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists about the latest Environmental Protection Agency proposal that could limit scientific research used for regulations.
Latest On Coronavirus
In Washington state, officials are struggling to respond ot the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus.
How Some Churches Are Trying To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus Among Congregants
by Shahla Farzan
Churches are taking extra precautions regarding the coronavirus, as practices such as passing the peace through handshakes and drinking from the common cup at communion could spread the illness.
What Airlines Are Doing To Help Alleviate Your Coronavirus Concerns
by David Schaper
With worries over the spread of coronovirus, what should you consider when boarding a crowded airplane? We tell you what airlines are doing to address concerns and how you can minimize your risk.
In Daegu, Coronavirus Leaves City A 'Shadow Of Its Usual Bustling Self'
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korea's fourth largest city, Daegu, accounts for nearly three quarters of coronavirus cases there. An explosion of patients has overwhelmed hospitals, forcing authorities to shift tactics.
As The World Struggles To Contain Coronavirus, Scientists Race To Develop Vaccine
Scientists are racing to create a vaccine to protect people against the new strain of the coronavirus. But while researchers are making fast progress, a vaccine is probably more than a year away.
Counterterrorism Expert Explains U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Seth Jones of Center for Strategic and International Studies about the situation in Afghanistan where violence continues after the U.S.-Taliban peace deal.
Residents Work To Recover After Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes
by Blake Farmer
Tuesday's tornadoes in Tennessee killed 24 people and ripped through cities and rural areas alike. As residents work to recover, they're finding it slow going.