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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.
Gun Sales Rise In Past Year, Especially Among Women And African Americans
Uncertainty and unrest during the last year have lead millions of Americans to buy guns for the first time. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of them, Ermiya Fanaeian of Salt Lake City.
California Man Comes Forward 50 Years After FBI Office Break In
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ralph Daniel, who broke into a Pennsylvania FBI office in 1971. He is only now speaking out about his role.
Minneapolis Agrees To Pay $27 Million To Family Of George Floyd
by Leila Fadel
Minneapolis is settling a federal lawsuit with George Floyd's family for $27 million in what the family's attorney says is the largest pretrial civil rights settlement ever.
Bridget Kearney Taps Into The 'Exhaustion' Of Being A Woman In New Song
Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney wrote "Being a Woman," a track on the band's new album, Obviously. She says she wanted to convey exhaustion.
Imbolo Mbue Tells A Tale Of Corporate Greed And Environmental Destruction In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon asks author Imbolo Mbue about her new novel, How Beautiful We Were.
Saturday Sports: Sporting Events Begin Return Towards In-Person Attendance
The NBA All-Star game will be played March 7 in Atlanta with more than a thousand expected attendees. NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant on what this could mean for the pandemic.
Neighbors Help Minneapolis Pharmacist Rebuild Shop After George Floyd Protests
The George Floyd murder trial begins Monday. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with pharmacist Elias Usso, whose neighborhood shop was destroyed by rioters and has now reopened.
Aung San Suu Kyi's Lawyer Gives Updates On Her Trial
NPR's Scott Simon asks Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer, Khin Maung Zaw, for an update on the trial of Myanmar's leader. She was deposed after a military coup.
Pope Francis Holds Historic Meeting With Grand Ayatollah On Second Day Of Iraq Trip
by Sylvia Poggioli
On the second of a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis is focusing on interfaith relations as he meets with Muslim leaders and visits a church in Baghdad.
New York Lawmakers Strip Cuomo's Power To Issue New Emergency Orders During Pandemic
by Brian Mann
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit Gov. Andrew Cuomo's emergency powers but the legislation still allows the governor to extend or amend many of his COVID-19 mandates.
Senate Moves Forward With Vote On COVID-19 Relief Bill
by Susan Davis
The Senate is voting on changes to the Biden administration's pandemic aid bill after a long delay Friday caused by a disagreement over unemployment benefits.