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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.
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.
The Little-Known History Behind The Kentucky Derby
Saturday marks the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Kurtis Lee about some of the unknown history behind the legendary race.
After 2 Years Of Rule, King Of Thailand Finally Set To Be Crowned
by Michael Sullivan
More than two years after Thailand's king died, his crown prince son is having his coronation in Bangkok. The new monarch is a 66-year-old former military pilot who is already asserting his authority.
Activist On Women's Rights In Saudi Arabia
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif. She drove across the U.S. to bring attention to the state of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
Louisiana High School Senior Accepted To 115 Colleges
by Scott Simon
Antoinette Love, a senior at a New Orleans high school, has been accepted to 115 colleges.
ISIS Families Hope For Return Of 'Caliphate'
by Jane Arraf
In an overcrowded and desperate detention camp in Syria, thousands of wives and children of ISIS fighters are languishing and wishing for the Islamic State to regain power.