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.
Week in politics: Jobs grow; Biden to release reserve oil; logs missing on Jan. 6
The U.S. economy continues to create new jobs at a rapid pace. President Biden taps the strategic petroleum reserve to lower gas prices. Also, the seven-hour gap in White House logs on Jan. 6, 2021.
Lifting pandemic border restrictions could result in an influx of migrants to U.S.
The CDC says it will end the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 on May 23. But some lawmakers are concerned that lifting those restrictions could lead to a record influx of migrants.
Minneapolis makes inclusive changes for its Muslim population ahead of Ramadan
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Imam Makram Nu'man El-Amin in Minneapolis about how the city has become more welcoming to its Muslim population.
President Biden visits Poland in diplomatic trip to Europe
President Biden is visiting Poland, next door to Ukraine. He gave a speech to U.S. troops stationed there to raise morale and also met with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Saturday sports: Elite Eight begins; top player retires from women's tennis
St. Peter's University continues its incredible run in the NCAA championships, the Cleveland Browns face blowback, and the world's top-ranked tennis player announces her retirement at age 25.
A resident of Mariupol tells her story after fleeing the city's horrific destruction
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Alina Beskrovna, a native of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. She was trapped there for weeks as Russian forces laid siege.
A new book argues the U.S. South shapes the nation's political and cultural landscape
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Cynthia Tucker and Frye Galliard about their new book, "Southernization of America: a Story of Democracy in the Balance."
The tiny Bay Area newspaper 'Hromada' links the West Coast and Ukraine
The Ukrainian-language newspaper Hromada launched in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2017. Now, it's a vital link for people on the West Coast to their home country.
Louisiana program helps transition young adults out of foster care and into adulthood
A program in Louisiana helps young adults who've aged out of the foster care system. It gives them guidance on how to meet basic needs like housing, work and healthcare on their own.
The 'visible mending' trend of fixing clothes can be traced to a Japanese tradition
The "visible mending" movement is being driven by individuals concerned about the environmental impact of new clothing. But its roots go back centuries to the Japanese tradition of sachiko.
China's economy slows after hits from Ukraine war, COVID lockdowns and local policies
China's once red-hot economy is slowing down. Analysts say it's due to successive coronavirus lockdowns, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and restrictive business policies.