Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
Week In Politics: Health Care And Priebus Out, Kelly In
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is out, and President Trump named Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to replace him.
When Your Hand Has A Mind Of Its Own
What happens when you think and how you act don't align? We tell the story of a woman diagnosed with what's known as "alien hand syndrome."
Saturday Sports: CTE And Football, Baseball Trades
In sports news, Major League Baseball has a trade deadline coming up, and a new report is out on CTE in former football players. NPR's Don Gonyea talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
Refugees Who Harbored Snowden Seek Asylum In Canada
In 2013, refugees in Hong Kong harbored Edward Snowden. The territory has now declined to renew their asylum status. NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Michael Simkin, a lawyer trying to bring them to Canada.
Acid Attacks At 'Epidemic' Level In U.K.
Recent acid attacks in Britain have led the police to reassure the public that such violence is rare, while stepping up attempts to find and stop the perpetrators.
Bringing A Bookstore To The Bronx
Since Barnes and Noble pulled out of the Bronx last year, there has been no general interest bookstore in the borough. Noelle Santos hopes to open one by the end of the year.
An Empty Nester's Transformation In 'Mrs. Fletcher'
In Tom Perrotta's new novel, Mrs. Fletcher, the title character is a single empty nester looking to reinvent herself. Perrotta tells NPR's Don Gonyea about Eve Fletcher's transformation.
What Europe Thinks Of Sanctions On Russia
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Rem Korteweg, head of the Clingendael Institute's Europe in the World program, about concerns the European Union has about the recent U.S. Russian sanctions bill.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski's Balancing Act
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's stance on the GOP heath care bill could have long-term consequences for her state. The Trump administration may now pull back support for Alaska energy exploration.
Preserving Route 66
For nearly two decades, federal efforts have been underway to help restore parts of historic Route 66. But the program is running out of money, which has businesses along the way worried.
Behind The Scenes In A Congressional Investigation
University of Baltimore law professor Charles Tiefer worked in a congressional investigation of the Iran-Contra scandal. He tells Don Gonyea what goes on behind closed doors.