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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.
Vets Are Facing Burnout Amid Pandemic Pet Adoption Boom
The pandemic spike in pet adoption has lead to a boom in vet visits. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Hunter Finn, a veterinarian in Arlington, Texas, about the strain on exhausted vets.
Week In Politics: How The U.S. Is Responding To The Conflict Between Israel And Gaza
by Ron Elving
We take a look at Congressional response the conflict in Israel and Gaza as well as President Biden's ongoing quest to get Republican support for his $2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Blinken To Head North On Arctic Trip
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest trip is focused on U.S. interests in the Arctic. He will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart during an Arctic Council meeting in Iceland.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.
Saturday Sports: NHL Playoffs Begin, WNBA Celebrates 25 Years, Yankees COVID Outbreak
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN's Howard Bryant talks about the start of the NHL playoffs, the significance of the WNBA's 25th anniversary and a COVID-19 outbreak among the New York Yankees.
Timur Bekmambetov's Newest Movie Takes Place On The Screen Of A Laptop
Scott Simon speaks with director Timur Bekmambetov about Profile, a movie set on a computer screen that follows a journalist as she investigates ISIS online.
Wondering How Much Your Pokemon Cards Are Worth? You May Need To Wait
There has been a trading card accreditation bonanza that is leading to massive backlogs, hiring shortages, and big money as people seek to determine the worth of their Pokemon cards.
Stacey Swann's New Book Is A Classic Greek Tale, Set In Texas
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Stacey Swann about her debut novel, Olympus Texas.
Ian Manuel Discusses Incarceration At A Young Age In New Memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Ian Manuel about his new memoir, My Time Will Come, about his incarceration at the age of 14 and eventual release in 2016.
April's Job Report Falls Short Of Predictions
by Scott Horsley
April's jobs number failed to meet projections, casting doubt on the country's post-pandemic recovery. But the Biden administration says that the economy is recovering faster than expected.
FDA Expected To Grant Authorization For Use Of Pfizer Vaccine On Childen
by Pien Huang
Having reviewd the data on trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the use of the Pfizer vaccine on children as young as 12.
India May Be Undercounting Its Massive COVID-19 Infection Numbers
by Lauren Frayer
India's daily coronavirus infection rates have topped 400,000. But official numbers are considered to be an undercount as the country's heath care system struggles to test and treat patients.