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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.
Fentanyl And The Death Penalty
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with Robert Dunham of the Death Penalty Information Center about Nevada's attempt to use fentanyl for an execution.
Weekend Politics: Trump And Putin, NATO, U.K.
by Ron Elving
Despite a rocky meeting with NATO allies and news of indictments alleging a hacking campaign by Russian intelligence, President Trump appears confident ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Crop Marks Reveal Ancient Structures
A recent heatwave in the U.K. has revealed outlines of ancient structures previously unknown to archaeologists. NPR's Renee Montagne asks aerial archaeologist Toby Driver what he's been learning.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, World Cup
Serena Williams is at Wimbledon today. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about that and the World Cup.
Afghan Saffron Coming To U.S. Stores
NPR's Renee Montagne asks Keith Alaniz and Emily Miller about the spice company they founded with a group of veterans who served in Afghanistan.
A Brexit Backer On EU Negotiations
British Prime Minister Theresa May is proposing trade concessions to the European Union despite calls from members of Parliament like Kate Hoey to take a harder line. Hoey talks with Renee Montagne.
A Short History Of NATO
Columnist and historian Anne Applebaum of The Washington Post explains the history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Art's 'Sense Of Humor' Chronicled At The National Gallery Of Art
by Renee Montagne
The new exhibition "Sense of Humor" at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., showcases comedic prints and drawings, from the 15th century to today.
Trump Visits Scotland As Scots Plan Protests
by Alice Fordham
President Trump is expected to visit one of his golf resorts in Scotland after his meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Scots are planning protests.
Tariffs Hit Maine's Lobster Industry
by Fred Bever
Dealers ship millions of dollars' worth of live Maine lobster to China but much of that business may be headed to Canadian lobstermen after hefty new tariffs.
The State Of The Affordable Care Act
by Alison Kodjak
The Trump administration has made more moves that may further destabilize the Affordable Care Act.