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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.
Iranians Fleeing To Turkey
by Peter Kenyon
Iranians facing a crackdown on protests are going for a break, or permanently, to Istanbul, where they're a little more free to talk about the situation back home.
A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War
by Jim Zarroli
The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
Balancing LGBTQ Rights And Religious Liberty
by Tom Gjelten
Two Republicans want to bridge the conflicting claims of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Their "Fairness For All" initiative is supported by some Christian leaders and conservative LGBT activists.
French Entertainer Madeon On 'Good Faith'
NPR's Scott Simon asks Hugo Leclercq, also known as Madeon, about his latest album Good Faith. His YouTube mashup of 39 tunes called "Pop Culture" went viral in 2011.
West Virginia Corrections Employees Fired, Suspended Over Nazi Salute Photo
by Dave Mistich
Two West Virginia corrections officers and a cadet have been fired after about two dozen trainees were photographed giving an apparent Nazi salute. Thirty-four others have been suspended.
FBI Investigating Pensacola Shooting
by Debbie Elliott
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting Friday at a military base in Florida. Officials say the gunman was a member of the Saudi Air Force in training at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
What Harris' Exit Means For Democrats
by Juana Summers
The 2020 Democratic field was once hailed as the most diverse ever. But now, the four front-runners are all white and three are men.
Saturday Sports: College Football, Russian Doping
by Tom Goldman
The Pac-12 has a champ, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James met on the court, and the World Anti-Doping Agency is trying to figure out what to do with Russia.
Deirdre Fenton On Boxer Andy Ruiz's Surprise Win In 'One Night'
Andy Ruiz defends his heavyweight boxing title in a rematch with Anthony Joshua. NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Deirdre Fenton about One Night, her documentary on Ruiz's surprise win.
Scorpions Infest Brazilian Cities
NPR's Scott Simon asks University of São Paulo researcher Hamilton Carvalho about an explosion in the scorpion population in Brazilian urban centers.