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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 Sees Democracy Crisis As President Ortega Jails Potential Election Rivals
by Maria Martin
President Daniel Ortega continues to crack down on political opponents, jailing at least seven potential challengers in November's presidential election.
Updates From President Biden's Europe Trip
by Franco Ordoñez
The latest from Joe Biden's first overseas trip as President, attending the G7 meeting in Cornwall, UK.
COVID Precautions Can Help Kids During Cold Season
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Many tools and strategies learned in the fight against COVID-19 can also work to stop the spread of routine respiratory viruses kids routinely pick up and pass around.
Critics Concerned About Princeton's Removal Of Latin, Greek Requirement In Classics
NPR's Scott Simon talks to John McWhorter, linguist professor at Columbia University, about why Princeton University's new policy for classics major is problematic for students of color.
How Indiana Teens Find Resilience During COVID Pandemic
As the country slowly bounces back to life after COVID-19, we begin a series on resilience. This week, we hear how teens in Hammond, Indiana found their voices during a year of pandemic and protest.
As Lockdowns Lift In India, Vaccination Becomes Next Big Challenge
by Lauren Frayer
As India's daily COVID-19 tallies fall, the vaccination race is on to head off another deadly wave. The government is rationing doses and the CEO of its biggest vaccine manufacturer has fled.
A DC Chef Finds New Ways To Feed Customers During The Pandemic
Charlie Chen served authentic Chinese food at the cafe in DC's World Bank before offices shut down last year. He shifted to feeding his regular customers through delivery, and picked up some new ones.
Wolfgang Van Halen Is A One Man Band In Debut Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Wolfgang Van Halen, son of late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, about his new band Mammoth WVH, and its self-titled debut album.
5 Years Later, 1 Pulse Shooting Survivor Remembers The Tragic Night
5 years ago this weekend, 49 people were killed and 53 injured in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. A survivor, Orlando Torres, talks about that night and the years since.
Week In Politics: Biden Embarks On First European Tour As President
by Ron Elving
President Joe Biden goes to Europe, a developing scandal from the previous administration's Department of Justice, plus infrastructure talks get a lifeline from a group of Senators from both parties.
Saturday Sports: Final Games Coming Up For French Open and NHL
ESPN's Howard Bryant discusses the final games of the French Open, the final four in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs, and the continuing fallout over a ban on foreign substances in the MLB.