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.
Li Wins Australian Open; Ralph Lauren Overdoes Olympic Cardigan
The Australian Open is drawing to a close with Li Na of China winning the women's tournament on Saturday. If Rafael Nadal wins on Sunday, he'll be the first man to win all the majors twice in the era of opens. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine joins NPR's Jacki Lyden to talk tennis and weigh in on the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms.
Brushing Off The Mockery, Curlers Push For Olympic Glory
It's difficult to find a sport more maligned than curling, but curlers say that's changing. NPR's Jacki Lyden talks with Paul Savage, a formerly overweight Canadian curling champion who took home an Olympic medal at age 50. These days, the sport is more about fitness than it is about the beer.
Under Government Pressure, Mexican Vigilantes Vow To Fight On
Federal forces are backing away from a plan to disarm the civilian militias that are defending their communities from ruthless drug traffickers. In the western state of Michoacan, it's unclear how long the fragile peace will last.
Donors Pitch In To Protect Detroit's Art And Pensions
Under a deal mediated by a federal bankruptcy judge, a group of local and national foundations this week pledged more than $330 million to help Detroit's pension fund and protect the city's valuable art collection. Bio-chemical entrepreneur Paul Schaap is one of the donors; he speaks with NPR's Lynn Neary about the effort.
Countdown To The Super Bowl
Sunday is the Sunday before the Sunday before the Super Bowl, and that means New England takes on Denver and San Francisco goes up against Seattle, to see who's headed to the big game. NPR's Lynn Neary talks to sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the latest news in football.
Ford's New Truck, GM's New CEO Star At Detroit Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show — the fancy name for the Detroit car show — opens to the public Saturday. NPR's Sonari Glinton gives NPR's Lynn Neary a sneak preview from the Motor City.
Nigeria's New Anti-Gay Law A Harsh Reminder Of Global Attitudes
This week, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan quietly signed into law one of the most repressive anti-gay measures in the world. NPR's Lynn Neary talks to Jonathan Cooper of the U.K.-based international gay rights group Human Dignity Trust about the state of gay rights in Nigeria and around the world.
