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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.
What's Next For Italian Politics
Scott Simon speaks with Italian journalist and author Beppe Severgnini to understand what comes next for Italy.
Anthony Horowitz On 'The Word Is Murder'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Anthony Horowitz about his new book The Word Is Murder.
Canada Responds To Tariffs
by Brian Mann
Canada has responded to U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and maple syrup with $16.6 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. products including beer, toilet paper and whiskey.
Sante Fe High School Students Graduate After Shooting
by Laura Isensee
High school graduations are momentous for students about to head out into the world. And ceremonies at Santa Fe High School were particularly emotional two weeks after a mass shooting.
Laura Nyro And The Summer Of 1968
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon reminisces about the summer of 1968 through a song.
Lessons Of A Collapsed North Korean Nuclear Deal
by David Welna
Nearly a quarter-century ago, the U.S. signed an agreement aimed at stalling North Korea's drive for nuclear weapons. That deal collapsed eight years later.
Coming Up Tomorrow
Sunday on Weekend Edition, Lulu Garcia-Navarro looks at how California is teaching kids about marijuana now that the drug is legal there.
The Asian-American Voters Of Orange County
by Kirk Siegler
Asian-Americans are the fastest growing demographic in the once tried-and-true Republican Orange County, Calif.
He Rebuilt His Life, Only To Be Sent Back To Prison
by Julieta Martinelli
Matthew Charles was among thousands released from federal prison following changes to minimum sentencing guidelines. He rebuilt his life, but a federal judge ordered him back to prison.
A Virgin Islands National Park Struggles To Recover From Hurricanes
by Greg Allen
Eight months after it was devastated by twin hurricanes, the national park on St. John in the Virgin Islands is still recovering. Volunteers have stepped in to help clear trails and rebuild.