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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.
Analysts: Yellow Vest Protests Sent Macron Administration Into Death Spiral
by Eleanor Beardsley
The president promised to revolutionize France when he was elected in 2017, and his plans economic overhaul seemed on track even two months ago. But many experts say Macron is already finished.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 81 Months For Laquan McDonald Murder
by Cheryl Corley
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald's family argues the punishment is light.
In 2017, Women Marched In Solidarity; 2019 Finds A Fractured Movement
by Danielle Kurtzleben
For the third year in a row, women will march in Washington, D.C., and other cities in the name of social change. But some of the messaging is being lost amid controversy surrounding march leaders.
Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
by Ben Adler
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."
Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report
by David Folkenflik
The special counsel's office, normally tight-lipped, issued a rare statement Friday night, saying the story — which said the president ordered Cohen to lie to Congress — mischaracterized the evidence.
Senate Finds Russian Bots, Bucks Helped Push Brexit Vote Through
by Scott Simon
A recent report on Russian influence operations overseas detailed large amounts of money and effort spent to influence the referendum. Scott Simon talks with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer.
Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs Will Set Super Bowl LIII
by Tom Goldman
Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NFL conference championship games on Sunday, and how concussions are limiting insurance options in the league.
'Never Seen Morale This Low': Correctional Officers Struggle Through Shutdown
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Justin Tarovisky, who works at a penitentiary in Hazelton, W.Va., about what it's been like to put in hours — including overtime and double shifts — without getting paid.
The White House And Congress React To The Explosive Cohen Allegations
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump's ex-lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow. Now, a Buzzfeed report says he told investigators that Trump asked for that lie.