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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.
Study Finds Climate Change Could Be Leading To Better Wine
by Allison Aubrey
Winemakers know grapes are sensitive to temperature and drought. A recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change looks at how weather plays a role in determining the quality of wine produced.
Stephen Curry Leads Warriors In Record-Shattering Week
The NBA playoffs start today and the Golden State Warriors are favored to win the title again this year, after finishing their regular season with the most wins ever.
How Social Media Inflates Our Perception Of Our Choice Presidential Candidate
The most fervent political supporters think only their candidate can possibly win. Bloomberg View columnist Megan McArdle blames these beliefs on the echo chambers found on our social media feeds.
New York A 'Turning Point' For Democrat Race
Much of the Republican presidential race is about whether Donald Trump will get to the magic number of 1,237 delegates at the Republican National Convention in July. New York votes next.
Impassioned Sanders Supporters Reach Upstate NY With DIY Activism
by Brian Mann
As Bernie Sanders races for the Democratic nomination in New York, he's relying on enthusiastic volunteers to run a campaign on their own dime and time in parts of the state he's not able to reach.
Ukraine Works To De-Mine Region As Some Refugees Return Home
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with reporter Jack Losh about the proliferation of landmines and unexploded ordinance in Ukraine that are killing and wounding soldiers and civilians.
Pope Francis Visits Greek Island Lesbos
Pope Francis visited the Lesbos Saturday to draw attention to the plight of the thousands of migrants who have tried to escape war, oppression and poverty by fleeing to Europe.
The Week In Sports: Golden State Marches On, Trevor Story Slugs On
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Golden State Warriors' historic victory march and 23-year-old Colorado Rockies rookie Trevor Story's improbable home run streak.
Cruz, Trump And The Uncertain Road To The GOP Convention
NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine about the contest for the Republican presidential nomination and the growing chances for a contested GOP convention.