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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.
3 Ecuadoran Journalists Killed
by John Otis
Three Ecuadoran journalists abducted by Colombian militants are dead. Ecuador's president confirmed the deaths. The journalists were investigating increased violence along the Ecuador-Colombia border.
Rep. Tom Cole On Airstrikes
Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma talks with Scott Simon about the recent U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria.
Deported Veteran Becomes U.S. Citizen
by Jean Guerrero
A deported veteran and activist was sworn in as a U.S. citizen after living in Mexico for eight years. Hector Barajas is said to be the first deported veteran to be naturalized as a U.S. citizen.
The U.S. Goals In Syria
by Deborah Amos
We look at how the U.S. has been involved in the Syrian civil war over the last seven years.
View From Damascus
NPR's Scott Simon talks with CBS News' Seth Doane about the situation in Damascus after the airstrikes.
The Big Picture In Syria
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the U.S.-led airstrikes launched at targets in Syria.
Russia Condemns U.S.-Led Airstrikes
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Alexander Gabuev of the Carnegie Moscow Center about Russia's response to the U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria.
U.S. And Allies Launch Airstrikes On Syria
by Tom Bowman
The U.S., France and Britain attacked Syria overnight in response to the Assad regime's alleged chemical attack.
Sen. Angus King On Syria
NPR's Scott Simon talks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the airstrikes launched on targets in Syria and the response from lawmakers.
Missouri Governor Faces Calls To Resign
by Rachel Lippmann
We have an update in the ongoing scandal involving Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. There are renewed calls this week for Greitens to resign.
Pentagon Latest On Syria Airstrikes
We have the latest from the U.S. military about the airstrikes in Syria.
Bill Clinton's Parallels To Today
NPR's Scott Simon talks with former Defense Secretary William Cohen about parallels between military decisions faced now by President Trump and those made by President Clinton in 1998.