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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.
What A Fight Between Airplane-Makers Means For French Wine
by Eleanor Beardsley
The U.S. and Europe have been arguing over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing for years. But now businesses with no connection to aviation — and U.S. consumers — are paying the price.
States Of Emergency And Possible Power Cuts As California Faces Wildfires
by Nathan Rott
California's governor has declared states of emergency in certain counties as winds cause fires to grow and move quickly throughout the state. Thousands have been evacuated.
Spike In Air Pollution In U.S.
There's been a spike in air pollution in the U.S. over the past two years — a reversal of previous trends. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Chris Frey, a former Trump administration science adviser.
The Future Of U.S. Troops In Syria
by Greg Myre
The U.S. is weighing keeping some troops in Syria to protect oil fields from ISIS.
DOJ Investigates Itself
The Justice Department is investigating its own investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robert Litt, former DNI General Counsel Robert Litt.
U.K. Parliament Debates Latest Brexit Plan
by Frank Langfitt
In a rare Saturday session, Britain's Parliament is debating the latest proposal for removing the U.K. from the European Union.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
White House disarray deepened the Ukraine scandal this week and affected America's standing abroad.
The U.S.-Negotiated Ceasefire Deal Is 'Really Terrible,' Kurdish General Says
by Daniel Estrin
In an update two days into the announced pause in hostilities between Turkey and forces in Syria, NPR speaks with a Kurdish general.