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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.
St. Louis Museum Catches Fire, But Firefighters Save Artifacts
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in St. Louis burned in a massive fire on Tuesday. But firefighters were able to save many of the priceless documents inside. Kerry Manderbach is the director.
Week In Politics: Health Care, Southern Border
by Ron Elving
With the Mueller investigation behind him, President Trump has had a renewed focus on policy, from health care to Venezuela.
Saturday Sports: College Basketball, Baseball Begins, NFL Pass Interference Rule
by Tom Goldman
We look at the season openings of Major League Baseball, the NCAA tournaments and all the latest sports news.
Ukraine Election Preview
by Lucian Kim
Ukrainians are going to the polls to elect a new president. Disillusionment with pervasive corruption and fatigue with a low-level war have not put a damper on Ukraine's lively politics, though.
Brexit: What Now?
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tony Travers of the London School of Economics about the drama surrounding Brexit.
Massive Crowds Protest Against Algerian President Bouteflika
by Jake Cigainero
Algerians gathered for the country's largest protests yet against President Bouteflika's bid to run again for a fifth term.
Namwali Serpell On 'The Old Drift'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Namwali Serpell about her debut novel, The Old Drift.
Nora McInerny On 'No Happy Endings'
Nora McInerny is the author of It's Okay to Laugh and host of the popular podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. NPR's Scott Simon talks with McInerny about her new memoir, No Happy Endings.
Oregon's Experiment In Statewide Rent Control
by Lauren Dake
Oregon passed a law to become the first state in the country to institute rent control statewide. Progressives love the idea, but housing advocates say it won't solve the housing affordability crisis.