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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.
Analysts: Yellow Vest Protests Sent Macron Administration Into Death Spiral
by Eleanor Beardsley
The president promised to revolutionize France when he was elected in 2017, and his plans economic overhaul seemed on track even two months ago. But many experts say Macron is already finished.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 81 Months For Laquan McDonald Murder
by Cheryl Corley
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald's family argues the punishment is light.
In 2017, Women Marched In Solidarity; 2019 Finds A Fractured Movement
by Danielle Kurtzleben
For the third year in a row, women will march in Washington, D.C., and other cities in the name of social change. But some of the messaging is being lost amid controversy surrounding march leaders.
Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
by Ben Adler
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."
Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs Will Set Super Bowl LIII
by Tom Goldman
Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NFL conference championship games on Sunday, and how concussions are limiting insurance options in the league.
'Never Seen Morale This Low': Correctional Officers Struggle Through Shutdown
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Justin Tarovisky, who works at a penitentiary in Hazelton, W.Va., about what it's been like to put in hours — including overtime and double shifts — without getting paid.
The White House And Congress React To The Explosive Cohen Allegations
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump's ex-lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow. Now, a Buzzfeed report says he told investigators that Trump asked for that lie.
'Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee' Demystifies The Modern Native Experience
by Scott Simon
David Treuer's book is a wide-ranging account of Native American life, from the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre to now. He says that, contrary to popular perception, they're fully integrated in U.S. life.
Immigration Courts Have A Huge Backlog. The Shutdown's Making It Worse
by Farida Jhabvala Romero
Hundreds of thousands of cases are awaiting hearings, but many are being canceled until the shutdown is resolved. For a Filipina mom in California, that means her seven-year-long wait will go on.
'If I Have To Go To 100 Marches, I Will Do That': Women's Activism, 2 Years Later
by Scott Simon
Jenny Mills and Vanessa De Leon have participated in past women's marches. NPR's Scott Simon asks them how they feel about marching today, and about the progress women have made in the Trump era.
Government Calls Back Furloughed Aviation Workers, But Gaps Will Remain
by David Schaper
From inspecting planes to controlling air traffic, the federal government touches every aspect of air travel. Now a lot of that work isn't getting done because of the government shutdown.
This Week, The State Of Our Union Was Retaliatory
by Ron Elving
There's still no end in sight for the partial shutdown of the government — or the line of politicians considering a presidential run in 2020. NPR's Ron Elving examines the latest political news.