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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.
Rep. Donna Shalala On Migrant Children Program Cuts
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., former secretary of Health and Human Services, about eliminating funding for some activities for minors in migrant shelters.
Democrats Campaign At Breweries
by Annie Ropeik
For the 2020 presidential campaign, diners are out and breweries are in as a favored campaign stop.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
President Trump announced a deal with Mexico after returning from Europe to weak jobs numbers and a populace still divided by opinions about abortion, but warming to the idea of impeachment.
Saturday Sports: Toronto Raptors, Women's World Cup
The NBA and NHL are in the middle of finals, while the Women's World Cup begins. NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant.
Huawei Accused Of Technology Theft
by Emily Feng
Huawei has become one of the world's biggest manufacturers of cellphones and high-end telecom equipment. Its rise has come with multiple accusations of technology theft.
Trump Calls Off Tariffs On Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
The U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement to avert tariffs that would have hurt Mexican farmers. Farmers who rely on sales to the U.S. say they are tired of being pawns in the political tussle.
Exhibit Highlights Women's Role In D-Day Operation
by Eleanor Beardsley
A new exhibit near the site of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, highlights the contributions of female service members and spies.
Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail
by Durrie Bouscaren
In Turkey, pressure to control the free press comes in the form of jail time and court proceedings that stretch on and on.
Elizabeth Gilbert On 'City Of Girls'
Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has a new novel. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the best-selling writer about City of Girls.
Checking Facts In Nonfiction
by Lynn Neary
Authors, not publishers, are responsible for the accuracy of nonfiction books. Every now and then a controversy over a high-profile book provokes discussion about whether that policy should change.
Texas Valedictorian Says Her Speech Was Cut
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rooha Haghar of Dallas, Texas, why her high school valedictory address was cut short and what she wanted to say to her classmates.
Encore: New Orleans Music Legend Dr. John Dies At 77
by John Burnett
Malcolm John Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, died Thursday at age 77. He was a giant of New Orleans rhythm & blues in the 1950s and 1960s.