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.
With Paul, Cruz and Clinton On The Verge, 2016 Election Takes Shape
Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz have announced they'll run for president, and Hillary Clinton is expected to announce on Sunday. Correspondents Mara Liasson and Don Gonyea join NPR's Tamara Keith.
Large Crowds Expected For Walter Scott's S.C. Funeral
A funeral service is scheduled Saturday for Walter Scott, the black man killed by a white police officer in North Charleston, S.C.. NPR's Tamara Keith speaks with correspondent Martin Kaste.
Kenya's Security Problem With Al-Shabab Doesn't Stop At Borders
Students in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa were slaughtered by al-Shabab fighters. The audacious attack in a town home to a military base has raised concerns about intelligence failures.
Colorful Fringe Candidates Vie For Prominence In UK Election
With just over a month to go before general elections in Britain on May 7, snap polls show no clear front runner as the countdown begins.
Pondering The Popularity Of The Pet Rock — And Other Fads
They were all the rage for a brief, mid-'70s moment, and they turned their creator into a millionaire. What was so special about rocks in a box?