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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.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Cheating Scandal
by Tom Goldman
Cameras, a trash cans, code — maybe even buzzers. The ingredients of a cheating scheme by the Houston Astros, who won the World Series in 2017, and narrowly lost it last year.
Zelenskiy's Delicate Diplomatic Dance
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Matthew Kupfer of the Kyiv Post about how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is weathering the situation with the Trump administration.
The Future Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
by Peter Kenyon
The Iran nuclear deal, promising Iran sanctions relief for limited nuclear activity, still exists. European partners want to save the deal but face pressure from both Iran and the U.S.
Javier Cercas On 'Lord Of All The Dead'
Javier Cercas talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his book about his great uncle who fought and died for Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
ESPN's Howard Bryant On 'Full Dissidence'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer — and regular Weekend Edition contributor — Howard Bryant about his new book, Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field.
Rain Brings New Worries To Burned Areas In Australia
by Rebecca Hersher
Rain is coming to parts of Australia that have burned, flooding some areas, damaging the vegetation and increasing the risk of landslides.
Assessing The Injuries After Iranian Missile Attack
Eleven U.S. service members have been sent to hospitals abroad after suffering injuries in Iran's missile strike in Iraq. Scott Simon speaks to neuropsychiatrist Stephen Xenakis about what that means.
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Receives Support After Announcing Alcohol Dependence Treatment
by Scott Simon
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's getting treatment for alcohol dependence. She received messages of support from both parties.