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.
Week In Politics: Biden Will Mark Early Successes In Speech Before Congress
President Biden speaks before Congress next week in a prime-time address to mark his 100 days in office. He's expected to push for co-operation on immigration reform, infrastructure and police reform.
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Back In Use In The U.S.
Federal health officials have lifted the pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. States can resume distributing it, now with a warning about rare complications involving blood clots.
Memoir Looks Back On When Nyamayaro's Life Was Set On A Path
NPR's Scott Simon talks to humanitarian and ex-U.N. senior adviser Elizabeth Nyamayaro about her book: I Am a Girl from Africa. She was born in Zimbabwe and dreamed of working for the United Nations.
Aaron Yang: Voracious Reader Or Giant Pain To Librarians?
There are more than 9,000 public libraries in the U.S., and Aaron Yang has been trying to win summer reading prizes from as many as he can. Not all librarians are happy about it.
Boynton, Ma Join Forces For 'Jungle Night,' A Book With Soundtrack, Video
Author and illustrator Sandra Boynton teamed up with cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma for Jungle Night — a playful board book for toddlers. They talk with NPR's Scott Simon about the project.
Tutor Helps Students Hit Hard By Pandemic, Language Barriers
Ramiro Lobo's students speak English as a second language. During the pandemic, the Oakland, Calif., tutor has helped them navigate remote learning while trying to make them feel less isolated.
U.S. Steps Back Into Leadership Role To Battle Global Climate Change
At a virtual summit, President Biden set a goal to cut U.S. global warming emissions in half by 2030. Administration officials and business leaders discussed what it would take to meet that goal.
Saturday Sports: Start-Up League Eyes NCAA's Turf, Unlikely Pro Teams' Hot Streak
The NCAA may soon find itself in competition with another collegiate league, and some professional teams — the New York Knicks and the Oakland A's — are on a winning streak.
U.S Economy Looking Good As Spending Jumps In March
There was lots of good news on the economic front this week. Consumers are spending more money and fewer people are getting laid off.
What The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Means For The U.S.'s Distribution Plan
A pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will last at least another week, even as eligibility for coronavirus vaccines expand. What impact will the pause have on inoculations?
What To Know About The Blood Clot Risks Associated With The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with hematologist Menaka Pai about the rare clotting disorders that have led to a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S.