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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.
While Homelessness Escalates In Los Angeles, A Push For Veterans Got Him Off The Street
by Pam Fessler
Homelessness is on the rise in Los Angeles. James Brown got his own home there five years ago, and reflects on his two decades living on the streets.
Kirkus Changes Review After 'American Heart' Draws Outrage As 'White Savior Narrative'
by Lynn Neary
Young adult novel American Heart has been at the center of a storm on Twitter and the recommendation engine Goodreads. Kirkus Reviews had originally given the book a star, but after a controversy, removed it.
500 Years Since 95 Theses, Martin Luther's Legacy Divides Some Of His Descendants
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Five centuries ago, Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation. The anniversary prompted a recent meeting of his descendants to discuss the legacy Luther left when he nailed his theses on a church door.
Milan And Venice Head To Polls In Push For Greater Autonomy From Italy
by Christopher Livesay
Voters in Milan and Venice decide Sunday whether they want more autonomy from Italy. The non-binding poll comes on the heels of the violent secessionist effort in Spain's Catalan region.
U.S. Troops On North-South Korea Border Gear Up Amid War Threat
Increasing tensions between the Washington and Pyongyang feel different from the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Col. John Mountford discusses life in the artillery brigade at Camp Casey.
Congressman And Veteran Says Trump Has A Pattern Of Disrespecting Troops
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), a retired Marine officer, about the president's calls to the families of deceased service members.