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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.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Slated To Meet With Gulf Allies On Countering Iran, Terrorism
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with Gulf allies to try and keep the region focused on the U.S. goals of fighting terrorism and countering Iran.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Are Frustrated With Shutdown And State Of Politics In General
by Debbie Elliott
A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 7 in 10 Americans say the government shutdown is going to hurt the country and that Congress should pass a bill to reopen the government now while budget talks continue.
Week In Politics: Longest Government Shutdown In U.S. History
by Ron Elving
The longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues to dominate the news out of the nation's capital. But the Mueller investigation also looms over Washington, D.C.
Saturday Sports: NBA Western Conference Superteams
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about which teams will make the NBA postseason.
'Bluff City' Captures Photographer Ernest Withers During Civil Rights Movement
NPR's Scott Simon asks Bluff City author Preston Lauterbach about the undisclosed life of Ernest Withers, a celebrated civil rights photographer and FBI informant.
The Escalating Attack On Press Freedoms In Nicaragua
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Confidencial editor Carlos Fernando Chamorro about the Nicaraguan government's brutal crackdown on press freedoms.
Los Angeles Teachers' Union Says It's Ready To Strike
by Elissa Nadworny
Despite Friday negotiations, no agreement was reached between the teachers' union and the Los Angeles school district. Teachers plan to go on strike on Monday.
Don't Panic: The Government Shutdown Isn't Making Food Unsafe
by Dan Charles
The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.