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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.
Migrants Wait In Mexicali
by Michel Marizco
Mexicali has become the latest city along the border where the Trump administration has begun making migrants wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings. NGOs are facing an overwhelming situation.
Week In Politics: Trump At The Border, Mueller Report, Jobs Numbers
by Ron Elving
We go through the week in politics, including President Trump's visit Friday to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden Comments And Jokes On Inappropriate Touching Allegations
by Don Gonyea
Several women have come forward with stories of moments they say Joe Biden made them feel extremely uncomfortable. He awkwardly commented on the matter at a public event Friday.
Democrats Begin The Fight For Trump's Taxes
by Kelsey Snell
This week Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, officially requested six years of Donald Trump's tax returns.
Alabama Democratic Sen. Doug Jones On Mueller Report And Barr
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. Doug Jones about the ongoing fight over the Mueller report's findings. Jones was one of three Democrats who voted to confirm Attorney General William Barr.
Saturday Sports: NCAA Basketball Championship, Harvard Fencing Coach Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the Final Four tournament and the scandal swirling around Harvard's fencing coach.
The Life Of Longtime Cubs Player Ernie Banks
Always smiling, beloved, the late Cubs legend Ernie Banks was troubled to never get to the World Series. Scott Simon talks with author Ron Rapoport about biography of Banks, Let's Play Two.
A Flying Baby From An Iconic Photo Grows Up
Jordan Leads became famous in some circles for the flying baby photo in which she appeared back in the 1990s. Today she is 27 and a rock climber.
Former Jockey On Horse Racing Deaths
The Santa Anita Derby is one of the qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby. But a string of horse deaths have put the industry under scrutiny. Former jockey Richard Migliore talks with Scott Simon.
Australian Farmers Give Up In The Face Of Extreme Heat
by Ashley Ahearn
Australia is no stranger to periods of extreme heat and drought. But after years with little rain, many farmers in the country's southeast are simply giving up.