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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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.
Germany Car Crash Leaves Several Injured
by Scott Detrow
A vehicle crashed into the town Muenster in Germany injuring a number of people.
China And Intellectual Property
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks about intellectual property theft and tariffs with Dan Eberhart, CEO of Canary, an oilfield services company. It manufactures precision valves in the U.S. and China.
Oklahoma Teachers Continue Strike
by Emily Wendler
Oklahoma lawmakers approved $40 million in new money for public schools on Friday. But the state's teacher's union says it's still not enough and that it won't end teacher walkouts across the state.
Rep. Ro Khanna On Silicon Valley And Facebook
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg heads to Congress next week. NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, who represents Silicon Valley.
'Bucket Brigade' Volunteers Still Digging California Homes Out After Mudslides
by Stephanie O'Neill
Week In Politics: Tariffs And Pruitt
by Ron Elving
The week in Washington was filled with talk of tariffs and the many controversies that have dogged EPA head Scott Pruitt.
Saturday Sports: Tiger Woods And The Masters
by Tom Goldman
We get some of the week's sports highlights, including the much-anticipated return of Tiger Woods to the Masters.
Gaza Protests Continue; At Least 8 Palestinians Killed Friday
by Daniel Estrin
There's been fresh protests and clashes in Gaza, near the border fence with Israel. Gaza officials say Israeli troops killed at least eight Palestinians Friday.