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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.
Author Pat Conroy Dies At 70
The "Prince of Tides" author Pat Conroy, age 70, has died. He had pancreatic cancer. NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Conroy in 2010 about the people who shaped him as a writer, and as a reader.
Monarch Butterflies Are On The Rebound
After years of decline, the numbers of Monarch butterflies are up. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jorge Rickards of the World Wildlife Fund in Mexico about their promising rebound.
Around The World In One Canoe
by Stephanie Guyer-Stevens
The Hokule'a, a Hawaiian double-hulled sailing canoe, arrives back in American waters for the first time since 2014. The canoe relies only on sails for power and the wind and the stars for navigation.
Minister Endorses Trump: 'Not a Bought Man'
Conservative Christians have surprised pundits with their support for Donald Trump. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Bible translator and minister Jim Linzey about his endorsement.
Polls Open For South Carolina Democrats
by NPR Staff
After Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Donald Trump, political correspondent Don Gonyea talks to NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro about the latest election twists and turns.
Investigation Into Clinton Emails Continues
The State Department has released more of Hillary Clinton's private emails. NPR's Carrie Johnson talks about the FBI's investigation into the possible compromise of information.
What It's Like To Freefall From 20 Miles Above The Earth
by NPR Staff
Early Air Force experiments helped pave the way for the space program. Joseph Kittinger, who jumped from a balloon 103,000 feet up, talks about his experience.
Why Cruz And Rubio Can't Count On The Latino Vote
by NPR Staff
The two candidates, both with a Cuban background, have little support among Latinos. Political scientist Maria de Los Angeles Torres says immigration policy lies at the heart of this trend.
'Body Hacking' Movement Rises Ahead Of Moral Answers
by Eyder Peralta
In what they say is a quest to create a better human, body hackers implant digital devices into their bodies. They recently held a conference devoted to this unique embedding of data.