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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.
U.S. And Turkey To Train Syrian Rebel Forces
NPR's Scott Simon asks Robert Ford, former ambassador to Damascus, about prospects for Syria now that the U.S. and Turkey have begun training rebels. Ford foresees a "hard partition" of the country.
Saudi Shiites Fear A Backlash Over War In Yemen
by Leila Fadel
Saudi Arabia's Shiite Muslim minority rose up four years ago to demand equal rights. Now it's even more marginalized, as the Sunni government wages war against Shiite fighters in neighboring Yemen.
Ex-NATO Chief: 'We Will Never Recognize' Russia's Annexation Of Crimea
As Moscow marks 70 years since the allied victory over Hitler, NPR's Scott Simon talks to former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen about the West's frayed relations with Russia.
Deflategate — Or Ballghazi? — Throws Shade On The Week In Sports
The "deflategate" investigation is finally out, but where does it leave the Patriots? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the Pats' legacy, and what might be next for Tom Brady.
TV And Hollywood Pattern-Maker Sells A Three-Decades Cache
by Nina Gregory
Exciting and colorful Hollywood treasures turn up at the estate sale of a woman who made patterns for renowned costume designers Edith Head and Bob Mackie.
Week In Politics: GOP Presidential Field Expands
The Republican presidential field grew this week, as Hillary Clinton staked out a position on immigration to the left of President Obama. NPR's Mara Liasson and NPR's Scott Simon the week in politics.
Kansas City Royals Break Bad: The Week In Sports
The first rounds of NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing. NPR's Scott Simon gets an update from ESPN.com's Howard Bryant.
Why Some Mushrooms Glow In The Dark
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
All Tapped Out In A Tiny California Town
by Ezra David Romero
Citing Religious Beliefs, Muslim Gitmo Inmates Object To Female Guards
by David Welna
A judge has blocked women from shackling and escorting the five Muslim men on trial for plotting the Sept. 11 attacks. Soldiers, in turn, have filed Equal Opportunity complaints against the judge.