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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.
Before This Vietnam War Veteran Dies, He Would Like To Become An American Citizen
by Scott Simon
Werner Trei, 71, is in hospice care in Colorado. He was given numerous awards for helping save 100 Vietnamese civilians when he was a U.S. Army Ranger. Before he dies, he'd like to be a U.S. citizen.
A Love That Stretches Beyond Trump's Travel Ban
by Matt Katz
Before the Supreme Court affirmed Trump's travel ban, Brian and Mehraneh fell in love. Now he lives in New Jersey, and she's in Iran, and they're trying to figure out a way to be together.
Former Federal Prosecutor On Battle Between House Democrats And Attorney General Barr
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams about what's next in the fight between the House and Attorney General William Barr over his handling of the Mueller report.
Why Several Popular Democrats Are Pursing Presidency Over Senate Seats
by Scott Simon
Why have several Democrats decided just to run for president, and not bother to try for a Senate seat first? Anne Caprara, who used to work at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, explains.
Activist On Women's Rights In Saudi Arabia
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif. She drove across the U.S. to bring attention to the state of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
Saturday Sports: Basketball, Basketball, Basketball
The NBA Western conference is narrowing down, and a legendary NBA great died this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
NFL Returns To Site Of First Game
by Benjamin Payne
The big-city NFL returns to its roots by taking later rounds of the draft on the road, including to Rock Island, Ill., which in 1920 was host to the league's first game.