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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.
Russian Athletes Banned From Rio Olympics
The international track and field body, the IAAF, has upheld the ban on Russian athletes, ruling they should be barred from the Rio Olympics because of far-reaching doping conspiracy.
What Clinton, Trump Responses To Orlando Say About Their Foreign Policy
Scott Simon talks with Council On Foreign Relations President Richard Haass about the presumptive nominees' reactions to the Orlando shootings and their different views of America's role in the world.
Orlando Shooter Update: Few Warning Signs Point To Radicalization
While the investigation continues, officials say it is possible the shooter in this week's attack on an Orlando gay nightclub mentioned ISIS to cover for the real reason for the attack.
After Protests, National Aquarium To Move Dolphins To Oceanside Site Under Human Captivity
NPR's Scott Simon talks to John Racanelli, CEO of the National Aquarium, about the decision to move eight bottlenose dolphins to an oceanside sanctuary.
The Week In Sports
The Golden State Warriors took game 4 of the NBA finals Friday night, going up 3-1 in the series over the Cleveland Cavaliers. NPR's Tom Goldman joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about he game, and the Stanley Cup finals.
Trump And Clinton Vie For Female Voters
by Sarah McCammon
Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trying to win support from female voters. Yesterday, both presumptive presidential nominees addressed groups that are important for their parties' bases.
Mortimer Caplin, On The Brink Of 100, Looks Back On D-Day Service
Mortimer Caplin was a U.S. Navy beachmaster who helped steer U.S. forces during the Normandy invasion 72 years ago this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to him ahead of his 100th birthday.
Thousands Gather To Celebrate The Life Of 'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali
by Sonari Glinton
World leaders, longtime friends, and admirers came to celebrate Muhammad Ali's life Friday in his hometown of Louisville, KY. It was an event that the icon himself approved plans for.
Democrats Back Presumptive Nominee Hillary Clinton With Shared Aim To Defeat Trump
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to senior editor Ron Elving on Hillary Clinton's presumptive nomination win and the Republican Party's division over Donald Trump's criticisms of a Mexican-American judge.