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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.
Nicaragua Faces Political Crisis As President Ortega Continues To Jail Opponents
by Carrie Kahn
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has detained or jailed his political opponents and is now arresting journalists. Some of his neighbors are warning of a return to dictatorship.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon Returns After Pandemic Canceled 2020 Championships
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media breaks down the upcoming Wimbledon Championships, the state of the Professional Tennis Players Association and his expectations ahead of the Stanley Cup Final.
How The Fan-Led 'Free Britney' Campaign Figures Into The Star's Legal Battles
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Bianca Betancourt of Harper's Bazaar about Britney Spears and the legal fight over her conservatorship.
Ahmad Dallal Makes History At The American University in Cairo
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Ahmad Dallal, about becoming American University in Cairo's first Arab president.
Hiss Golden Messenger's M.C. Taylor Processes His Pandemic Blues In Latest Album
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with M.C. Taylor, frontman for the North Carolina-based band Hiss Golden Messenger, about the new album Quietly Blowing It.
Surfside Town Manager Discusses Rescue Operation At Site Of Florida Condo Collapse
Andy Hyatt, town manager of Surfside, Florida, discusses what he experienced Thursday morning when the Champlain Towers South condo collapsed, as well as the state of rescue and recovery operations.
Understanding The Potential Causes Of The Florida Building Collapse
NPR's Leila Fadel asks structural engineer and University of Central Florida professor Necati Catbas about the building collapse in Surfside, Fla.
How Artists And Performers Survived The Pandemic
Disruptions from the pandemic hit performing artists hard. To wrap up our series on resilience, we consider the creative ways they survived and how they found strength to bounce back.
Population Is Booming In The West — But There's Not Enough Water To Keep Up With It
by Michael Elizabeth Sakas
Facing drought and population growth, some Western U.S. towns are running out of water for new connections, stopping development. It's a challenge that's expected to grow as the climate changes.
Victim's Stories Emerge As Rescue Efforts Continue At Collapsed Building In Florida
We are slowly learning about the people who were in the Florida condominium building when it partially collapsed Thursday morning.
The Latest From Florida As Rescue Crews Continue Search For Victims Of Condo Collapse
by Brian Mann
Crews continue to work on the building collapse in the town of Surfside, Fla.