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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.
Teenage Banjo Prodigy To Perform At Virtual globalFEST
15-year-old singer and banjo player Nora Brown is a rising star taking on traditional Appalachian music - she'll appear next Thursday as part of New York's music festival, globalFEST.
The Latest On The Investigation Into The Insurrection At The Capitol
by Ryan Lucas
Authorities have brought federal charges against more than a dozen individuals for their alleged role in storming the Capitol.
Pro-Trump Extremists Storm Capitol In Deadly Attack
Pro-Trump supporters, protesting his election loss, stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented attack that left five people dead and many calling for President Trump to be removed from office.
Twitter Permanently Suspends President Trump's Account Ahead Of Inauguration Day
by Tamara Keith
Twitter announced Friday that President Trump's account would be permanently suspended, citing recent Tweets as violations of its Glorification of Violence policy.
Bread Shortages In Sudan Mark A Fragile Period For The Country's Government
by Eyder Peralta
The soaring price of bread led to the toppling of Sudan's long-time dictator, Omar al-Bashir. Now a fragile interim government is in place, and eyes are once again on the rising price of bread.
The Latest On Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
by Peter Kenyon
Tensions again increase between the U.S. and Iran, as the first anniversary approaches of the American drone strike that killed an Iran's top military commander.
Visual Arts Thrived In A Tumultuous 2020
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to arts reviewer Ben Luke about how visual arts flourished during the pandemic.
Behind Backyard Bar-B-Que's James Beard Award-Winning Barbacoa
by John Burnett
Barbacoa, the ancient method of cooking meat until it's tender, gained one establishment in South Texas the prestigious James Beard Award in 2020.
Mateo Askaripour On His Darkly Comic Debut Novel
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mateo Askaripour about his satirical debut novel, Black Buck.