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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.
Exhibit Highlights Women's Role In D-Day Operation
by Eleanor Beardsley
A new exhibit near the site of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, highlights the contributions of female service members and spies.
Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail
by Durrie Bouscaren
In Turkey, pressure to control the free press comes in the form of jail time and court proceedings that stretch on and on.
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.
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.
Virginia Beach Vice Mayor On Shooting
NPR's Scott Simon asks Virginia Beach, Va., Vice Mayor James Wood about Friday's mass shooting there.
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.