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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.
Chanelle Benz On 'The Gone Dead'
Chanelle Benz's new novel is a story that swells with Mississippi swelter, blood oaths, old grudges, conspiracy theories and everlasting mysteries. Scott Simon talks with her about the book.
Oberlin College President On Bakery Case
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar about the $44 million libel verdict against the college. The jury said Oberlin defamed a local bakery.
How White Politicians Can Talk About Race
Joe Biden's reaction to criticism of once working with segregationists highlights the complicated politics of race. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility.
Democrats Campaign At South Carolina Fish Fry
by Susan Davis
Democratic presidential candidates attended a major event last night for South Carolina Democrats, a fish fry held by Rep. Jim Clyburn. He's defended Joe Biden's recent comments about segregationists.
Hong Kong To Shelve Controversial Extradition Bill
by Anthony Kuhn
Hong Kong's government has agreed to shelve an unpopular extradition agreement with Beijing.
Yazidi Children, Torn From Their Families By ISIS, Forget Their Identities
by Jane Arraf
Watfa and Jeelan are finally free of the ISIS woman who kept them captive for the past five years. But she's the only "family" they can remember and they want to go back to her.
Migrants Taking Riskier Routes To Avoid Mexican Authorities
by James Fredrick
As Mexico cracks down on migrants trying to get to the United States, migrants are trying to evade authorities by taking riskier routes, often putting them in the way of thieves and drug gangs.