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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.
Coronavirus Presents First Test Of New Rules For Naming A Disease
by Brett Dahlberg
To avoid giving offense or creating stigma, the WHO guidelines recommend against naming new pathogens — the emerging coronavirus, for instance — after people, places, ethnic groups, animals or foods.
Millions Demand Answers In China After Doctor's Death From Coronavirus
by Emily Feng
Dr. Li Wenliang had sought to raise alarms about the virus but was effectively silenced by the government. Now Chinese social media is swamped with tributes to him.
Trump Axes Officials Who Gave Damaging Testimony In Impeachment Inquiry
by Franco Ordoñez
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman and his brother were fired from National Security Council staff and ambassador Gordon Sondland was recalled from Europe in moves top Democrats called shameful and weak.
In New Hampshire Debate, Iowa Winners Sanders, Buttigieg Get More Scrutiny
by Scott Detrow
After a fourth-place finish in Iowa, former vice president Joe Biden was more aggressive, taking shots at the Vermont senator and Indiana mayor. New Hampshire voters will make their picks Tuesday.
Biden Expects To Rebound In South Carolina, But Rivals Are Circling
by Juana Summers
The former vice president has a big lead in polls of the state, but with his fourth-place finish in Iowa, other Democratic presidential candidates are looking to erode his support among black voters.
Week In Politics: Moving On From Caucus Chaos; Vengeance Is Trump's
by Ron Elving
The president fired key witnesses from his impeachment proceedings on Friday, while the race for the Democratic presidential nomination turns to New Hampshire
Saturday Sports: U-Hauls For The Big And Tall As NBA, MLB See Major Trades
Will Boston regret letting Mookie Betts go? Which NBA teams look tougher after the trade deadline? Howard Bryant of ESPN breaks it down for NPR's Scott Simon.
Polls Suggest Irish Election Is Poised To Topple Government
by Scott Simon
Prime Minister Leo Varadker's party is struggling, while Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has surged into the lead ahead of Saturday's vote. Reporter Jennifer Bray of the Irish Times explains why.
Ethiopia Reflects On Its Founding Father's Triumphant, Bloody Legacy
by Eyder Peralta
Menelik II fought off Italians bent on taking his empire, but also oppressed and enslaved ethnic and religious minorities. The victims' descendants are wary of attempts to make him a unifying figure.
Ahead Of The Iowa Caucuses, Decatur County Voters Talk About Their Choices
by David Greene
Democratic voters in Decatur County, Iowa, are trying to figure out which candidate stands the best chance of beating President Trump in this year's election.