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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.
Europe And The Iran Deal
NPR's Scott Simon asks Pierre Vimont of Carnegie Europe about how European countries should approach Iran's latest announcement that it would resume some nuclear activities it had halted earlier.
Trade Talks End With No Agreement
by Scott Horsley
Trade talks between the U.S. and China ended Friday with no agreement. But both sides said the negotiations were constructive. The U.S. imposed higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.
How High Medical Bills Can Take A Toll On Both Patients And The Nurses Who Care For Them
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hilary Valdez, a nurse who wrote in after our last Bill of the Month story. She tells us about how high medical bills can affect nurses' relationships with patients.
Before This Vietnam War Veteran Dies, He Would Like To Become An American Citizen
by Scott Simon
Werner Trei, 71, is in hospice care in Colorado. He was given numerous awards for helping save 100 Vietnamese civilians when he was a U.S. Army Ranger. Before he dies, he'd like to be a U.S. citizen.
A Love That Stretches Beyond Trump's Travel Ban
by Matt Katz
Before the Supreme Court affirmed Trump's travel ban, Brian and Mehraneh fell in love. Now he lives in New Jersey, and she's in Iran, and they're trying to figure out a way to be together.
Former Federal Prosecutor On Battle Between House Democrats And Attorney General Barr
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams about what's next in the fight between the House and Attorney General William Barr over his handling of the Mueller report.
Why Several Popular Democrats Are Pursing Presidency Over Senate Seats
by Scott Simon
Why have several Democrats decided just to run for president, and not bother to try for a Senate seat first? Anne Caprara, who used to work at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, explains.
Week In Politics: No-Show AG Barr; Trump Has 'Very Productive' Call With Putin
by Ron Elving
Attorney General William Barr took on a Senate committee to defend his summary of the Mueller report, even though Robert Mueller said Barr didn't get it right. Then, Barr skipped a House hearing.
Saturday Sports: Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Denver Nuggets In 4 Overtime Periods
by Tom Goldman
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 140-137 after playing four overtime periods. That hasn't happened since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.