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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.
An infectious disease specialist answers our questions about the new CDC guidance
by David Gura
David Gura speaks with Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU, about the latest on omicron, and about the CDC's relaxed guidelines for isolation and quarantine.
Banjo star Bela Fleck talks his new album and playing Carnegie Hall
by David Gura
David Gura talks with banjo star Bela Fleck about his new album, "My Bluegrass Heart," and about his Jan. 9 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
There are signs negotiators are making progress toward a nuclear deal with Iran
by Peter Kenyon
For the first time in months, European negotiators report progress in nuclear talks with Iran and the U.S. An agreement would revive an Obama-era pact that President Donald Trump abandoned.
House committee investigating Jan. 6 insurrection calls Congress members to testify
by Deirdre Walsh
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is asking fellow members of Congress to cooperate in the probe.
Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility
by Sylvia Poggioli
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as COVID-19 infections surge in Italy.
Saturday sports: NHL says no to Olympics; new Peng Shuai video; NFL, NBA keep games
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon asks ESPN's Michele Steele about a Chinese tennis star's new video, NHL players skipping the Olympics, and about NFL and NBA games this weekend.
Why 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' is a staple year after year
by Scott Simon
Why does the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" still take the airwaves by storm every holiday season? Billboard's Gary Trust breaks it down.
For some secular Jews, their pandemic hobby has been learning Yiddish
by Deena Prichep
During the pandemic, some secular Jews have taken up learning Yiddish to reconnect to their heritage.
Chaplain David Sparks has provided comfort at Dover Air Force Base for 40 years
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Chaplain David Sparks, who comforted the families of fallen service members at Dover Air Force Base for more than 40 years.
U.S. air strikes have killed thousands of civilians, NYT Magazine investigation finds
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Azmat Khan of the New York Times about U.S. drone strikes that have killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
by Charles Maynes
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
by Daniel Estrin
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.