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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.
Trump's Remarks Against Congresswomen Are Not The Only Example Of The 'Go Back' Taunt
by Tom Gjelten
Immigrants, the children of immigrants and other people of color or those with minority backgrounds are often told to "go back" home. They share their stories.
What Could Come At The Mueller Hearings
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, member of the House Intelligence Committee, about the scheduled hearings with special counsel Robert Mueller.
How Constantly Changing Immigration Policies Affect Migrants Already In Danger
by Reynaldo Leanos Jr.
The Trump administration issued a new rule requiring migrants to seek protection in another country they travel through before asking for asylum in the U.S.
Sports Roundup: Previewing Sunday's Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the 2019 baseball season so far and about Mariano Rivera, baseball's first unanimous Hall of Famer.
Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats, And A Trailer For The Internet To Talk About
People on social media are mesmerized by the preview for the movie that is based on the Broadway musical. And they just kept watching it again and again.
Russians Demonstrate Against Putin Over Health Care, Controversial Projects
by Lucian Kim
Vladimir Putin won re-election to a fourth term as president in a landslide last year. Now, protests are breaking out around the country as dissatisfaction with the government grows.
Once A Juggernaut, WWE Sees Its Ratings Tank
Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment say the story plots and matches are boring. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Forbes sportswriter Alfred Konuwa about the drop in viewership.
Man, It's A Hot One. Here Are Some Ideas For Staying Distracted From The Heat
When it's super hot, sometimes cold thoughts is all you've got. Three NPR colleagues offer suggestions on what to watch, hear and read to get in a chilled state of mind.
The Fallout From A Seemingly Sweet Oil Deal For Venezuela's Neighbors
by Jason Beaubien
The PetroCaribe program provided fuel to Venezuela's neighbors on long-term credit to spur economic growth. What has happened now that Venezuela is in free fall?
An NPR Listener Shares His Signature Song
For Chris Bubenik of Asheville, N.C., Lisa Loeb's "Stay (I Missed You)" is an "amazing opus about finding yourself."
Girl Security Brings War Games To A Younger Generation
by Hannah Allam
A unique gaming exercise allows girls to be generals for a day as part of an effort to boost women's participation in national security.