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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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.
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.
Three Generations Of Le Pens Fight For Party's Future
by Eleanor Beardsley
The people of France are bemused and entertained by family squabbles at the top of the far-right National Front.
'Fairytales Exist': Migrants Get A Football Team Of Their Own
Host Scott Simon reports that a soccer team of African migrants, formed by a priest, has reached the top of its league in Italy's Calabria region.
Russian Band Pompeya Finds Safety In English-Language Lyrics
Yes there are other bands from Russia besides Pussy Riot. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniil Brod, lead singer for Pompeya, who says they wanted to create music that's sunny, light and fun.
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.