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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.
New Novel Asks: What Would You Do To Get Your Kid Into 'The Gifted School'?
by Renee Montagne
The school is fictional but the anxiety is real — the plot bears striking resemblance to actual college admissions scandals. "There's a sense that parents will stop at nothing," says Bruce Holsinger.
What's Happening In The Aftermath Of Latest California Earthquake
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with KGET reporter Eytan Wallace on the latest updates on a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif.
Reports From On The Scene Of California's Latest Earthquake
by Renee Montagne
Friday night's powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. There are reports of damage, power outages, but no loss of life.
Kern County Fire Chief On Earthquake Response
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night. It was the second quake in two days. Kern County, Calif. Fire Chief Anthony Romero talks with host Renee Montagne.
Southern California Hit By 2nd Large Earthquake In 2 Days
by Jacob Margolis
Southern California was hit by another big earthquake Friday, after one struck the day before.
Sex Trafficking Victim Wants To Ban Brothels In Nevada
by Bree Zender
A federal lawsuit in Nevada is trying to end the state's legal brothel system. Plaintiffs say brothels encourage sex trafficking, but the industry says women freely choose to do sex work.
Deported Father Returns Home
NPR's Renee Montagne talks to José Escobar, who was deported to El Salvador in 2017. He finally returned home to his family in Texas this week.
Census Legal Battle Continues
by Hansi Lo Wang
The legal fight over a citizenship question the Trump administration wants on the 2020 census is not over. A federal judge in Maryland is now reviewing the question's alleged "discriminatory" origins.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
A census citizenship question remains unsettled while Democratic presidential candidates go to Iowa.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, Women's World Cup
NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about a rising tennis star at Wimbledon and the upcoming Women's World Cup final.
World Cup Finals Preview
NPR's Renee Montagne talks to Briana Scurry, a retired soccer goalie for the U.S. women's national team, about the World Cup finals on Sunday.