Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
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
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.
9-Year-Old Pushes For Free Access To Parks
Lily Kay, a 9-year-old from Texas, is pushing for legislation that would enable more than 417,000 fifth-graders in the state, and anyone in the vehicle with them, to enter state parks at no charge.
Rwandan Man Convicted Of Lying About Role In Genocide
Twenty-five years after the start of the genocide in which 800,000 people were killed, a Rwandan man in Boston was convicted for lying on his asylum application about his participation.
Ralph Northam Shows No Plans To Resign
Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session this week, with three scandal-laden leaders still at the helm. Now, Gov. Ralph Northam is looking forward to his remaining three years in office.
Sen. Bob Menendez On Venezuela
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., about the situation in Venezuela and the end of the Mueller investigation.
Families Of ISIS Fighters Crowd Camps In Syria
The U.S. and Syrian-Kurdish forces have driven ISIS out of Syria. Now, tens of thousands of the women and children — the families of ISIS fighters — are in an overcrowded, remote camp in Syria.
Week In Politics: Health Care, Southern Border
With the Mueller investigation behind him, President Trump has had a renewed focus on policy, from health care to Venezuela.
Saturday Sports: College Basketball, Baseball Begins, NFL Pass Interference Rule
We look at the season openings of Major League Baseball, the NCAA tournaments and all the latest sports news.
Ukraine Election Preview
Ukrainians are going to the polls to elect a new president. Disillusionment with pervasive corruption and fatigue with a low-level war have not put a damper on Ukraine's lively politics, though.