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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.
Saturday Sports: It's Finals Weekend In Wimbledon, The NBA, Euro Cup And Copa America
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discusses the ongoing felony assault investigation against the Dodger's Trevor Bauer as well as the Wimbledon, NBA, Euro Cup and Copa América games this weekend.
In New Novel, A Woman Goes "Wayward" In A Mid-Life Crisis Sparked By 2016's Election
Scott Simon speaks with author Dana Spiotta about her latest novel, "Wayward."
Haiti Requests U.S. Assistance To Restore Order After President Moise's Assassination
by Jackie Northam
Haiti is requesting assistance from the US government to investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moise and to restore order in the country.
All-Star Baseball Player CC Sabathia Shares His Best — And Lowest — Moments In Memoir
Scott Simon speaks to author and baseball pitcher CC Sabathia about his new memoir, "Til the End."
The History Of K-Pop Has A Lot To Do With Politics
Cartoonist Sam Nakahira details the history of how K-pop became a global phenomenon.
California's Central Valley Residents Try To Stay Cool In Record Heat
by Soreath Hok
California's Central Valley is experiencing a dramatic heatwave. Residents are bracing for a difficult weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 130 degrees in Death Valley.
Confederate Statues In Charlottesville Removed Four Years After Deadly Rally
by Ben Paviour
The city of Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues that made national headlines in 2017 during the "Unite The Right" rally.
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado On Central California's Heat Wave And Water Shortages
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with state Sen. Melissa Hurtado of the California Legislature about her district's struggle with widespread drought and water shortages.
Marshall Allen's New Book Helps Patients Navigate A Confusing Health Care System
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen about his new book, "Never Pay the First Bill," which advises how to manage medical debt.
The Traditional Chinese Pipa Meets Guitar In Min Xiao-Fen's 'White Lotus'
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Min Xiao-Fen, virtuoso on the Chinese stringed instrument pipa, and guitarist Rez Abbasi about their collaboration on White Lotus, a new album.
Rescue Crews Are Still Searching For Survivors 9 Days After The Florida Condo Collapse
by Adrian Florido
Hopes of rescuing more people from the collapsed building in Surfside, Fla., are fading.