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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.
Justice Department To Investigate Another FIFA Exec
In the continuing scandal surrounding soccer's world governing body, another FIFA executive has been handed over to the U.S. Justice Department. NBC's Roger Bennett talks corruption and U.S. soccer with Scott Simon.
Returning From War to Find A New Battle At Home
On this installment from Storycorp's Military Voices Initiative, a husband and wife from California look back at struggles with alcohol and PTSD after coming home from deployments in Iraq.
An Inner-City Team Is Putting U.S. Rugby On The Map
by Christopher Blank
For China, Japan And S. Korea, Just Meeting Is An Accomplishment
by Elise Hu
Leaders of the three countries gather in Seoul to talk over trade potential and attempt to put aside longstanding tensions over history and territorial matters.
The Week In Sports: NBA's Most Hated, World Series Game 3
As one sport's season comes to a close another is just beginning. NPR's Tom Goldman and NPR's Scott Simon discuss the World Series and take a first look at the NBA season.
Politics Roundup: Paul Ryan, The Budget And GOP Debate
It's been a big week in politics. How will the uproar surrounding this week's Republican presidential debate shake up the race and affect the next debate in November? And what are the prospects for Paul Ryan's speakership in the House?