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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.
Big Themes, Tiny Frames: An Art Show Writ Small
This weekend, The Mini Show opens at The Lodge, an emerging gallery on a gritty street in Los Angeles. It'll feature teeny, tiny paintings.
No Shower, No Problem — Just Spritz With Bacteria
A chemical engineer in Boston named David Whitlock hasn't showered in 12 years. His cleaning solution: bacteria.
Getting Restless For Winter, Birds Start Their Migrations
It's rush hour for our feathered friends, and NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about migration.
8 Teams Enter, 4 Teams Leave In Baseball's Big Friday
Eight MLB teams faced off during the first four-game Friday in almost 50 years. NPR's Scott Simon recaps the winners and losers with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine.