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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.
An NPR Listener Shares His Signature Song
For Chris Bubenik of Asheville, N.C., Lisa Loeb's "Stay (I Missed You)" is an "amazing opus about finding yourself."
Colson Whitehead On 'The Nickel Boys'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to acclaimed novelist Colson Whitehead about his new novel, The Nickel Boys, which is based on the horrors of a real juvenile reformatory academy.
Resident Talks About Hurricane Barry Making Landfall In Louisiana
NPR's Scott Simon talks with David Hanagriff, president of St. Mary Parish, in the storm's path.
Latest On Tropical Storm Barry
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.
Barry Storms Louisiana
by Debbie Elliott
Barry's heaviest rains and strongest winds are expected to hit a wide swath of Louisiana today. The storm could dump more than two feet of rain in an already soggy area, raising fears of flooding.
Californians Prepare For Future Earthquakes
by Nathan Rott
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit in the Mojave Desert last week has many wondering just how prepared Southern California is for a major earthquake.
Opinion: The Warning Signs Around Jeffrey Epstein
by Scott Simon
Jeffrey Epstein has been indicted on new charges of sex trafficking, after serving time a decade ago. But much has been written about Epstein over the years that should have raised eyebrows earlier.
Tennessee Lawmakers Aim To Ban Weddings By Internet-Ordained Ministers
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Week In Politics
by Ayesha Rascoe
The labor secretary resigned, the Trump administration has conceded the fight to include a citizenship question on the census, and planned immigration raids are smaller than the president promised.
Tips For Keeping The Benefits Of Pre-K
by Priska Neely
Researchers say preschool can give kids from low-income families a boost. Those benefits don't always make it through the transition to kindergarten, but there's a lot parents can do to help.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, NBA Off-Season
by Tom Goldman
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic renew a great rivalry at Wimbledon, and NBA free agency madness.