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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.
'It's Got To Stop': Native Americans Say Crimes Against Them Are Not Taken Seriously
by Olivia Reingold
A new federal task force is looking at why Native American women disappear and are killed at rates far beyond whites. Activists welcome the attention but are skeptical that change will come.
The Week In Politics: Pence To Oversee Coronavirus Response, S.C. Primary Begins
by Ron Elving
From the debate to the primaries — South Carolina and Super Tuesday — we give you the week's big political stories.
The Next Site For Democrats' Ad War: North Carolina
by Sarah McCammon
As voters prepare to go to the polls on Super Tuesday, there's an ad war playing out in Charlotte, N.C.
Election 2020 Heads To South Carolina
by Juana Summers
Voters in South Carolina will be at the polls for Saturday's primary.
Leap Day Babies: Just How Good (Or Bad) Is It To Have A Birthday Every 4 Years?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Raenell Dawn, co-founder of the Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies, about the pros and cons of having a birthday on Feb. 29.
The Week In Sports: Rumblings About Coronavirus And Tokyo Olympics
by Tom Goldman
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the big sports stories of the week.
After Coronavirus Outbreak, China Tries To Get Back To Work
by Emily Feng
Now that the spread of COVID-19 appears to be under control, China's vast economy is slowly returning to work.
Democratic Campaigns Reach Out To Latino Voters In Nevada
by Claudia Grisales
Democrats in Nevada are heading to caucus sites across the state to pick the candidate they want to run against President Trump in November.
Nevada Caucuses Bring Focus To A More Diverse Electorate
by Mara Liasson
The Democratic presidential primary hits a new phase on Saturday in Nevada — a state with a more diverse electorate. Campaigns are reaching out to Latino voters to turn out.
The Week In Politics: Nevada, Trump's Pardons And Commutations
by Ron Elving
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR senior editor Ron Elving about the week's political news.