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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.
Italy is spending hundreds of millions to save dying villages. Will it work?
by Adam Raney
Using pandemic recovery money distributed by the European Union, Italy is trying to bring back one dying village in each of the country's 21 regions. The villages will each get $20 million.
Books We Love: 3 recommendations for a non-fiction read
A summer edition of NPR's Books We Love. Today, we hear recommendations from our staff for three non-fiction titles: "Making Videogames," "The Nineties," and "Korean American."
The Latino community is facing issues with misinformation on abortions
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks to Elizabeth Estrada of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice about the spread of abortion misinformation in the Latino community.
The Nez Perce tribe resumes annual powwows after pandemic hiatus
by Antonio Sierra
The Nez Perce tribe has resumed its annual powwows after canceling them for the pandemic. They are an important way for the tribe to assert its presence in northeastern Oregon.
What daily life in Afghanistan looks like, 1 year after the Taliban takeover
by Diaa Hadid
A look at what ordinary Afghans have lost, and gained, since August 15, 2021, when the Taliban abruptly took over the country.
Democrats pass major climate, health and tax bill
by Kelsey Snell
The House provided final approval to the Democrats' bill that calls for historic climate investments, curbs to prescription drug costs, changes to corporate taxes and more.
Unsealed documents tell the what and why of the FBI's search of Trump's property
by Carrie Johnson
The FBI recovered classified information in its search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago property this week. Unsealed court filings are offering clues about the investigation.
Short 'Stories from the Tenants Downstairs' describe the gentrification of their home
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with author Sidik Fofana about his debut collection, "Stories from the Tenants Downstairs."
Will Trump's endorsements be a boost to candidates come fall?
by Don Gonyea
Trump-endorsed candidates have done well in key party primaries so far, but they may prove to be too extreme when they come before the general electorate this fall.
Week in politics: FBI investigates Trump for potential breach of the Espionage Act
by Ron Elving
An unsealed warrant for the search of former President Trump's home indicates the FBI is investigating a possible breach of the Espionage Act.
A look at two sides of life in the Gaza Strip right now
There's a deadly battle taking place in the region. At the same time, progress is being made to clean up the territory's Mediterranean beaches as the people seek an escape from the violence.