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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.
In Defense Of Trump's Tweets
President Trump's tweets have been a constant source of controversy. NPR's Scott Simon talks with columnist and professor Victor Davis Hanson, who's written a defense of the tweets.
Marathon Runner Outruns Black Bear In Maine
by Scott Simon
How do you get away from a black bear if you can't climb a tree or can't swim in a nearby lake? You run! We have the story of a junior at the University of Maine and his lucky escape.
Maine Law Lets Municipalities Regulate Food
by Jennifer Mitchell
A new law in Maine lets towns regulate local food production. Supporters say it makes it easier for people to buy raw and organic foods locally. Opponents fear it could lead to lax food safety.
Trump Meets World Leaders At G-20
by Scott Horsley
President Trump is meeting with a range of world leaders, from the prime minister of the U.K. to the president of China, on the second day of the G-20 summit in Germany.
Biologists Divided Over How To Save Endangered Pangolin
by Katie Blackley
The pangolin is a small armadillo-like creature. It's in great demand for its meat and scales, and it's in danger of extinction. Biologists can't agree on whether zoos should play a role in saving it.
Mexico And U.S. Team Up To Create Low-Cost Wheelchairs
by Monica Ortiz Uribe
Amanda McBroom Credits Jacques Brel For Her Becoming A Songwriter
Scott Simon talks to singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom about her new CD Voices and what the hit she wrote for Bette Midler has meant to her life and career.
Senate Will Resume Its Health Care Battle After July 4 Holiday
by Susan Davis
Republican legislators are heading back to their districts after failing this week to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. GOP senators are trying to overcome differences among themselves.
Vanaja Jasphine Honored For Her Fight Against Human Trafficking
The State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report was released earlier this week. Scott Simon talks with Sister Vanaja Jasphine about her efforts to combat such trafficking in Cameroon.