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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.
Harper Lee's Hometown Reacts To Her Death
by Kyle Gassiott
The news of Harper Lee's death hit her beloved hometown particularly hard. Fans and friends in Monroeville, Ala., reflect on her passing.
Pope Francis Condones Contraception With Zika Virus Threat
Pope Francis turned heads this week with statements on birth control and same-sex marriage that seemed at odds with Church doctrine. Then he waded into a spat with Donald Trump.
'World Of Tomorrow' Animated Short Explores What It Means To Be Human
Linda Wertheimer talks with Don Hertzfeldt about his Oscar-nominated animated short, "World of Tomorrow."
Expensive Journals Drive Academics To Break Copyright Law
A new pirate website called Sci-Hub allows free access to academic journals behind paywalls. Heather Joseph, an advocate for legal open access, explains the situation to Linda Wertheimer.
Republican Voters Head To South Carolina Polls
Linda Wertheimer gets a preview of today's South Carolina Republican primary from conservative radio host Mike Gallagher.
Harper Lee Remembered As Reclusive
Linda Wertheimer talks to Harper Lee's longtime friend Wayne Flynt about the late author. He will deliver Lee's eulogy.
Florida Bay Relapse Threatens Ecosystem
by Nancy Klingener
From 1989 to 1994, the estuary between mainland South Florida and the Keys was in collapse. Sea grass died and algae bloomed. Now it's happening again.