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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.
End Of An Era: Boxing Great Muhammad Ali Dies At 74
Ali virtually created the modern athlete and became one of the foremost cultural symbols of the 20th century. Scott Simon looks back on the boxing great with Bloomberg View columnist Stephen Carter.
50,000 Civilians Are Trapped In Fallujah As Iraqi Troops Battle ISIS
Scott Simon speaks to Becky Bakr Abdulla, media coordinator for the Norwegian Refugee Council, about the families who have managed to escape the besieged city of Fallujah, Iraq.
Donald Trump Relitigates The '90s To Attack Hillary Clinton
Trump's recent attacks on the Clintons feel like a time warp, reintroducing Americans to a number of political scandals that dominated the 1990s. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Time columnist Joe Klein.
At Century Mark, Indy 500 Sells Out For First Time In Decades
by Quinn Klinefelter
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Even though it remains the most famous auto race in the world, it's sold out this year for the first time in decades.
Lack Of Evidence Shows Sunscreens Are Safe For Humans With Normal Use
All summer long, parents will struggle with how to protect their children from the sun, and whether or not the protection itself is safe. Reporter Tara Haelle talks to NPR's Scott Simon.
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, She Channeled Her Ups And Downs Into Texts
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Natalie Sun about her project, textingwithcancer.com. The website won a Webby award, and documents her pessimism and optimism while undergoing chemotherapy.
William Bell Heads Back To His Roots In 'This Is Where I Live'
William Bell cut his first Stax records tracks more than 50 years ago. Now, he's back on the label. Bell tells NPR's Scott Simon about his new album, and remixing one of his biggest hits.