Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
An Indian University Is Trying To Innovate What Students Learn — And How They Learn It
India has more young people than any other country in the world and that means, the country needs many more college classrooms.
UC Santa Cruz Grad Students Strike For Higher Pay As Housing Costs Skyrocket
Graduate students at the University of California Santa Cruz are on strike. Teaching assistants are calling for higher pay to cope with the city's high cost of living.
Rail Traffic Across Canada Halted By Protests Against Gas Pipeline Project
Protests by indigenous peoples against a planned gas pipeline have shut down rail traffic across eastern Canada, causing chaos for shippers and travelers.
U.S. Will Evacuate Americans On Quarantined Cruise Ship In Japan
After nearly two weeks in quarantine in Japan, American passengers of the cruise ship Diamond Princess will be evacuated to the U.S., so long as they don't test positive for COVID-19.
Foster Kids In Maryland Are Being Left In Pysch Hospitals Due To Space Constraints
Children in Maryland's foster care system are languishing in psychiatric hospitals even when they no longer require hospital care. The state doesn't have enough space to place them elsewhere.
Can A Turkey Calling Contest Attract New Hunters? This Group Thinks So
Hunting is on the decline in some parts of the country. At this week's National Wild Turkey Federation convention, officials want to recruit new hunters, especially women.
The Census Bureau Is Looking For A Few (500,000) Good Temps
Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough to hire the enormous number of workers it needs to carry out the 2020 count.
Trump Axes Officials Who Gave Damaging Testimony In Impeachment Inquiry
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman and his brother were fired from National Security Council staff and ambassador Gordon Sondland was recalled from Europe in moves top Democrats called shameful and weak.
In New Hampshire Debate, Iowa Winners Sanders, Buttigieg Get More Scrutiny
After a fourth-place finish in Iowa, former vice president Joe Biden was more aggressive, taking shots at the Vermont senator and Indiana mayor. New Hampshire voters will make their picks Tuesday.
Biden Expects To Rebound In South Carolina, But Rivals Are Circling
The former vice president has a big lead in polls of the state, but with his fourth-place finish in Iowa, other Democratic presidential candidates are looking to erode his support among black voters.