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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.
Betye Saar At MOMA
by Karen Michel
Celebrated African American artist Betye Saar is now in her 90s and still hard at work. She has two major shows dedicated to her distinctive pieces created largely from found objects.
Kiley Reid On 'Such A Fun Age'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with author Kiley Reid about her new novel, Such a Fun Age.
Large Parts Of Pacific Ocean Reopened For Trawling
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with fishing captain Brad Pettinger about successful groundfish conservation and the reopening of bottom-trawling in the Pacific Ocean.
Newseum Closes
by Mikaela Lefrak
This is not fake news. The Washington, D.C., museum dedicated to the history of journalism is closing its doors. Operators say they hope to find a new location, but it may be gone for good.
The 2010s: Hashtags And Social Movements
We at the hashtags that spawned the decade's biggest social movements. Gene McVay, Marcus Hunter and Tarana Burke discuss their roles.
Saturday Sports: James Wiseman, Junior Johnson
by Tom Goldman
The NCAA has arguably driven out its best basketball player. Also, NASCAR legend Junior Johnson has died.
Researchers Say U.N. Peacekeepers Fathered And Left Behind Children In Haiti
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Susan Bartels about the report she co-authored on U.N. peacekeepers conceiving children in Haiti during their 2004-17 stabilization mission there.
Kashmir's Internet Shutdown Continues
India is still blocking Internet service in Kashmir Valley, a Muslim-majority province. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Suvir Kaul of the University of Pennsylvania, who has family in the valley.
Peter Schjeldahl On 'The Art Of Dying'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl about his latest piece, "The Art of Dying." Schjeldahl has lung cancer.