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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.
Nursing Home Residents Have Mostly Received COVID-19 Vaccines, But What's Next?
by Sarah Boden
Most long-term care facilities have received COVID-19 vaccines but logistical hurdles remain for residents and workers.
First Asian-American State Senator In Georgia Speaks Out To Colleagues On Shooting
Scott Simon asks Georgia state Sen. Michelle Au about this week's shootings at three Atlanta-area massage businesses.
Despite Reduced Traffic, Accidents Have Increased
Michael Hanson, director of Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety, tells Scott Simon why he thinks roads have become more dangerous even though the pandemic has reduced traffic.
Watching The NCAA Tournament? Look Out For University Of Connecticut's Paige Bueckers
by Frankie Graziano
As the NCAA Women's basketball tournament gets underway, many people will be paying attention to Paige Bueckers. The University of Connecticut standout freshman is having a season for the ages.
These Middle Schoolers Are Back In Class. How Are They Doing?
Scott Simon asks Selena Alderson, a school counselor in Grants Pass, Ore., how middle school students feel about returning to classrooms.
Over A Year: Canadian Border Closure Extension Keeps Families Apart
by Emma Jacobs
A year after the closure of the U.S.-Canada border, cross-border families appeal to authorities to lift restrictions brought on by the pandemic.