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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.
Rural Communities Take Broadband Into Their Own Hands
by Benny Becker
Millions of people living in rural areas don't have access to broadband Internet. It's expensive to build networks from scratch so local communities are trying new ways to get people online.
What's Next For DACA And DREAMers
DACA was set to expire on Monday but the future is now in limbo. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rob Jesmer of FWD.us, a group founded to mobilize the tech community to fix our immigration system.
Republicans Befuddled By Trump's Contradictions
by Kelsey Snell
Congressional Republicans have expressed widespread confusion when reacting to the latest policy moves and pronouncements from President Trump.
White House Week: Hope Hicks, Kushner's Business, Trump Talks Trade
by Ron Elving
In the past week the White House faced another high-profile resignation; reports emerged about Jared Kushner's conflicts of interest; and President Trump made surprising comments on guns and trade.
Anthony Scaramucci On White House Turnover
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director, about the announced departure of his replacement, Hope Hicks, and this week's other political news.
A Basketball Player Lets A Record Stand
At a recent game, a University of Iowa player was poised to break a school record of 34 consecutive free throws. But he missed, on purpose, to honor the player who held the record.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Season Approaches
NPR's Scott Simon talks baseball with ESPN's Howard Bryant about baseball, including spring training and the MLB's attempt to appeal to younger audiences.
Egyptian Singers Jailed For 'Inciting Debauchery'
Singers in Egypt have been jailed for things they've said, based on reasons like "corrupting public morals."
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.