Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
Edward St. Aubyn's 'A Clue To The Exit' Is Released In The U.S.
Charlie Fairburn has been told he has six months to live. He's the central character in Edward St. Aubyn's novel, A Clue to the Exit. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the book.
Months After Deadly Quake, Climbers Again May Go Up Mt. Everest
Mt. Everest has reopened to climbers for the first time since the April earthquake in Nepal killed nearly 9,000 people. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Outside Magazine editor Grayson Schaffer.
Egypt Court Sentences 3 Al-Jazeera Journalists To 3-Year Prison Terms
Three Al Jazeera English journalists, Mohamed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and Peter Greste were sentenced to up to 3 years and 6 months in prison in a controversial case that's dragged on for nearly 2 years.
Plunging Chinese Stock Market Was Barely Covered In China
As the Chinese stock market dramatically tumbled, the country's state-run news media remained largely silent on the turmoil.
Tragic Stories Throw A Harsh Light On Europe's Migration Crisis
A truck filled with bodies in Austria highlighted the perils of the epic refugee flow into Europe. Hungarian journalist Istvan Szekeres tells NPR's Scott Simon about their journey.
U.S. Open Starts Monday, Basketball Says Goodbye To Darryl Dawkins
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about the U.S. Open, the legendary Darryl Dawkins, and, yes, a little baseball.
