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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.
CNN Anchor Talks 'Running Dangerously'
Tom Foreman, the CNN anchor and reporter, is training for Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. He takes a break from his run to chat with NPR's Scott Simon about his new book on running.
For Irish Illegally In U.S., A Life Locked In Place, Hoping For Change
by John Burnett
Over 11 million people now live in the U.S. illegally, about a quarter of whom come from places not in Latin America. That includes unauthorized Irish, and they're pushing for immigration reform, too.
Migrants Arrive On Slovenia-Austria Border
by Lauren Frayer
Tens of thousands of migrants are surging through the Balkans and landing on Austria's doorstep, on the border of Slovenia. They're fleeing war and poverty.
The Week In World Series: Kansas City Royals To Face New York Mets
Host Scott Simon talks World Series (that'd be baseball) with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.
Haitian Election Brings A Loaded Ballot In Contentious Times
by Carrie Kahn
Fifty-four candidates are vying to be the next president of Haiti, in elections that are already marred by allegations of political payoffs, violence and poor planning.
Hurricane Patricia Weakens After Landfall In Mexico
by Nathan Rott
Hurricane Patricia caused less damage than expected, but Mexico is preparing for flooding after the historic storm. We'll have the latest.