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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.
Blood Plasma Treatments Could Be Helpful For COVID-19 Patients
by Joe Palca
The approach of taking blood plasma from people who have recovered and giving it to patients still suffering from a disease has been used for centuries. Now it's being used on COVID-19 patients.
Officials Prepare For Trump's Rally In Tulsa Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Tens of thousands of people are expected to be in Tulsa, Okla., for President Trump's first campaign rally in months. Health officials are concerned the gathering will further spread the coronavirus.
Attorney General Barr In Standoff With Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman
Last night, Attorney General Bill Barr and the head of New York's Southern District got into a tussle about whether or not he would be resigning. NPR talks to Elie Honig, a former SDNY prosecutor.
Memphis Police Union Head Responds To Calls For Reform
by Christianna Silva
Week In Sports: NFL Will Recognize Juneteenth Holiday
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant about the NFL's response to a shift in the culture over racial injustice and NASCAR's banning of the Confederate flag.
New Orleans Barber Isn't Ready To Return To Shop Despite His State's Reopening
Jason Jones, a barber in New Orleans, was one of the first Americans to share his experiences with us in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak. 13 weeks later, he has an update.
Mourners Pay Respect To David McAtee In Louisville
People in Louisville, Kentucky turned out to honor David McAtee. He was shot and killed by a National Guardsman as authorities tried to enforce a curfew order put in place because of protests.
How Libraries Are Supporting The Black Lives Matter Movement
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Boston librarian Stacy Collins about how libraries are taking up issues of policing and Black Lives Matters.
In UK, Police Response To Protests For Racial Equality Is Markedly Different
by Frank Langfitt
Police in Britain have been dealing with mass protests following the death of George Floyd. However, the way UK police manage demonstrations greatly differs from their American counterparts.