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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.
Saturday Sports: Hard Chargers And Ravenous Raptors
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon discusses the week in sports with ESPN's Howard Bryant, including impressive wins by the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.
Despite Official Threats, Toxic Social Media, Journalist Sees 'A Battle We Can Win'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Maria Ressa of the investigative website Rappler in the Philippines about being named one of Time's Persons of the Year, and the mortal dangers some journalists faced this year.
Despite Concessions, Macron's Struggles With Yellow Vest Movement Deepen
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks to French journalist Anne Nivat about the political situation in her country, where just a quarter of citizens say they approve the president's job performance.
As The Biggest Climate Conference Since Paris Ends, What's Accomplished?
by Rebecca Hersher
A major climate conference is wrapping up in Poland. Officials are working to create a rulebook for future reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Ruling Backs States Opposed To Obamacare; White House Expects Appeal
by Alison Kodjak
A Texas judge on Friday said that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional — a ruling likely to be appealed and to make its way up to the Supreme Court.
At A Special Show, Three Deaf Musicians Want You To Hear Them Roar
by Scott Simon
Rapper Sean Forbes and percussionist Evelyn Glennie tell tell NPR's Scott Simon about their performance with the Detroit Philharmonic called "The Deaf And Loud Symphonic Experience."
Father Of Dead Migrant Says Border Patrol's 'Best Efforts' Couldn't Save Her
by Scott Simon
A 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in CBP custody this month, but the West Texas Guatemalan Consul General, who has spoken with her father, says they have no complaints about their treatment.
A Head-Spinning Week In The Mueller Probe Produces A Sentence And A Plea
by Carrie Johnson
President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, got three years in prison, and the publisher of the National Enquirer agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Week In Politics: The Mueller Investigation And The Next Attorney General
by Ron Elving
The recent filings from the special counsel and federal prosecutors have been reverberating throughout the Capitol. A look at the impact on the president and Congress.