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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.
These 'Almost Famous Women' Won't Be Forgotten Again
by NPR Staff
Megan Mayhew Bergman's new story collection focuses on the colorful tales of independent real-life, risk-taking women who've faded from the spotlight (or never cared for it in the first place).
Orca Calf Shows Signs Of Whale Midwifery
by Eric Westervelt
A whale researcher has a new hypothesis about orca whales: Whale "midwives" may be assisting births.
Remembering The Voice Of Babe The Pig
by Jasmine Garsd
Voiceover artist Christine Cavanaugh died last month. She was the voice behind characters from Babe the pig to Chuckie Finster of Rugrats.
The Music That Makes Choreographers Move
Peggy Hickey, Jamaica Craft and Mark Morris are all in the business of taking music and making it visible as dance. They share some of their favorite songs of 2014.
Baseball Card Trading App Comes With A Virtual Stick Of Gum
Topps, the best-known of the sports card companies, isn't giving up on young people. David Roth of the sports website The Classical, tells NPR's Eric Westervelt about the baseball card app, Bunt.
Rift Between NYC Mayor And Police Could Become Dangerous
Tensions between Bill de Blasio and NYPD have spun into a bitter feud. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks to New York Times police reporter David Goodman about what's behind the bad blood.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On North Korea
The cyber attack on Sony has prompted the U.S. to impose new sanctions on North Korea. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks with correspondent Tamara Keith about why the U.S. is taking this action.