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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.
3 Ecuadoran Journalists Killed
by John Otis
Three Ecuadoran journalists abducted by Colombian militants are dead. Ecuador's president confirmed the deaths. The journalists were investigating increased violence along the Ecuador-Colombia border.
Rep. Tom Cole On Airstrikes
Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma talks with Scott Simon about the recent U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria.
Deported Veteran Becomes U.S. Citizen
by Jean Guerrero
A deported veteran and activist was sworn in as a U.S. citizen after living in Mexico for eight years. Hector Barajas is said to be the first deported veteran to be naturalized as a U.S. citizen.
The U.S. Goals In Syria
by Deborah Amos
We look at how the U.S. has been involved in the Syrian civil war over the last seven years.
View From Damascus
NPR's Scott Simon talks with CBS News' Seth Doane about the situation in Damascus after the airstrikes.
The Big Picture In Syria
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the U.S.-led airstrikes launched at targets in Syria.
Russia Condemns U.S.-Led Airstrikes
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Alexander Gabuev of the Carnegie Moscow Center about Russia's response to the U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria.
Sen. Angus King On Syria
NPR's Scott Simon talks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the airstrikes launched on targets in Syria and the response from lawmakers.
U.S. And Allies Launch Airstrikes On Syria
by Tom Bowman
The U.S., France and Britain attacked Syria overnight in response to the Assad regime's alleged chemical attack.
Black Muslims Step Into Spotlight
by Leila Fadel
Black Muslims in America are reclaiming and highlighting their traditions. In Los Angeles, Jihad Saafir is converting his father's storefront mosque into a vibrant community center and school.
The Politics Of Syrian Airstrikes
by Ron Elving
We look at how U.S. lawmakers are responding to the attacks launched on Syria overnight.
U.N. Security Council Meets Over Syrian Strikes
by Michele Kelemen
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the airstrikes in Syria.