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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.
Black Muslims Step Into Spotlight
by Leila Fadel
Black Muslims in America are reclaiming and highlighting their traditions. In Los Angeles, Jihad Saafir is converting his father's storefront mosque into a vibrant community center and school.
The Politics Of Syrian Airstrikes
by Ron Elving
We look at how U.S. lawmakers are responding to the attacks launched on Syria overnight.
U.N. Security Council Meets Over Syrian Strikes
by Michele Kelemen
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the airstrikes in Syria.
Syria Update
The U.S., France and Britain attacked Syria overnight in response to the Assad regime's alleged chemical weapons attack.
The Humanitarian Impact Of Airstrikes
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the human impact of the alleged chemical attack in Syria and the U.S.-led airstrikes with NPR's Scott Simon.
View From Paris
by Eleanor Beardsley
France was one of the three countries involved in launching airstrikes on targets in Syria overnight.
View From Beirut
by Ruth Sherlock
We look at what effect the airstrikes launched by the U.S. and allies could have on the Middle East.
Alan Dershowitz On Cohen Raid
A criminal investigation into the president's private lawyer was exposed this week, starting with an FBI raid. Law professor Alan Dershowitz tells NPR's Scott Simon why he worries about its legality.
Valerie Plame On 'Scooter' Libby Pardon
President Trump pardoned Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the leak of CIA officer Valerie Plame's identity. She talks to NPR's Scott Simon.