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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.
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.
Senators Visit Southern Border Amid Increase Of Unaccompanied Minors
Scott Simon asks Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about conditions for unaccompanied migrant children and teens detained at the southern border.
President, Vice President Visit Atlanta To Pay Tribute To 8 People Killed
by Lisa Hagen
The investigation continues into Tuesday's shootings of eight people at the Atlanta-area businesses Gold Spa, Aromatherapy Spa and Youngs Asian Massage.
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.