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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.
Republican Women And Abortion
by Sarah McCammon
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that men and women hold similar views on abortion overall, but Republican women are more opposed to abortion rights than Republican men.
How Kentucky Keeps Horse Racing Deaths Secret
by Caitlin McGlade
When a thoroughbred dies on a Kentucky racetrack, it's almost impossible to learn the circumstances of the death because the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission keeps the information largely secret.
At Least 12 Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting
by Sarah McCammon
At least a dozen victims are dead after a shooting at a Virginia Beach, Va., municipal center Friday afternoon. The shooter is also dead.
Virginia Beach Shooting Update
by Bobby Allyn
NPR's Bobby Allyn reports from the scene on the latest in the mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 12 people.
Officials Name 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach
by Bobby Allyn
City officials have named the 12 people killed in a shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., Friday.
What It's Like To Hear Paul McCartney In Liverpool
by Lucia Benavides
Lucia Benavides and her mother, Ida, both say that listening to the music of the Beatles at home in Buenos Aires was formative for them.
Saturday Sports: NBA Finals, French Open
by Tom Goldman
The NBA Finals have had a surprising start, there are calls for safety nets at MLB games, and the French Open continues.
What Mexican Tariffs Would Mean For Retail
by Alina Selyukh
President Trump's proposed tariffs on nearly all goods coming across the border from Mexico escalate quickly and are expected to push up prices on consumer goods in the U.S.
Election Security After Mueller's Exit
by Miles Parks
Special counsel Robert Mueller warned in his final statement that threats would persist against American elections. We look at how prepared authorities are to defend against them.