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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.
Corporate Leader Brenda Barnes Dies At 63
Brenda Barnes, the former CEO of Sara Lee, has died. She became known for quitting her job as the CEO of Pepsi-Cola to spend time with her family. Scott Simon speaks with her daughter Erin Barnes.
Immigrants In Country Illegally Worry About Sharing Of Personal Information
by Richard Gonzales
California has issued driver's licenses to thousands of people living in the country illegally. Now some of those license-holders worry their personal information could be shared with federal authorities.
Trumps Wrap Up Inauguration Day At 3 Balls
by Elizabeth Blair
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended three inaugural balls last night after a busy day.
Encore: California Nail Salons Start To Invest In Worker Safety
by Jenny Gold
A California project is trying to improve safety for nail salon workers who are exposed to chemicals. A statewide collaborative of salons now has 120 members.
A Young Republican On The Inauguration And Future Under President Trump
Will Estrada is chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee in Virginia. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with him about Trump's inauguration.
Hundreds Of Women's Marches Planned Worldwide Saturday
Women's marches will be taking place all over the country on Saturday. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Brandy Calvert. She'll be marching in Wichita, Kan.
The Author Of 'The Exorcist,' William Peter Blatty, Dies At 89
The author of the novel The Exorcist, William Peter Blatty, has died at the age of 89. Scott Simon spoke with him in 2011 about the novel — and he said he never meant for it to be so scary.
What The End Of 'Wet-Foot, Dry-Foot' Means For Cubans
The Obama administration has ended a program that let Cuban migrants enter the U.S. without visas. Scott Simon talks to Cuban author Carlos Eire, who was airlifted out of Cuba as a child in 1962.