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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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.
Cowboy Junkies' new album recalls their start by returning to cover songs
by Debbie Elliott
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to Margo and Michael Timmins of the band Cowboy Junkies about their new album, "Songs of the Recollection," and their tradition of covering other artists' songs.
A Pa. museum is paying Black residents back on their overtaxed and undervalued homes
by Bill O'Driscoll
A Pittsburgh artist has collaborated with a local museum to address the inequities Black homeowners experience when they are overtaxed by city officials.
North Korea tests a new ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S.
by Anthony Kuhn
The missile that North Korea tested this week could potentially be equipped with nuclear warheads and reach the continental U.S., experts say.
Utah bans transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams
by Emily Means
Transgender girls won't be allowed to compete in girls sports in Utah. The governor had vetoed a bill imposing the ban, but the state legislature has overridden his decision.
Week in politics: Reactions to Court nominee; Trump retracts an endorsement in Ala.
by Susan Davis
News about current and prospective members of the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, why former President Donald Trump retracted his endorsement of an Alabama congressman.
Some Ukrainians forced from their homes are fleeing to small towns for refuge
by Eric Westervelt
Charities in Ukraine are overwhelmed by the millions of refugees who've been forced from their homes and are looking for safe places to stay.
Russian military says it's turning its attention to eastern Ukraine
by Nathan Rott
The Russian military has announced it will focus its attacks on eastern Ukraine, rather than the across the country as it has been doing. But experts are skeptical that will happen.
Donors and recipients in 10-person kidney donation chain meet in an emotional reveal
by Scott Simon
In the second part of our report from Houston Methodist Hospital, we check in with the 10-person kidney donation chain. This week, donors and recipients meet in an emotional reveal.
How you can file your taxes online for free
by Scott Simon
Most Americans should be able to file their federal taxes online for free, but very few do. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about this.