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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 Trump's First Week, Actions On Refugees, Military, Foreign Relations
by Scott Horsley
In the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken steps to close the door on refugees and build up the military. He has calls with foreign leaders scheduled for Saturday. We look at Trump's first week.
In Comic 'Deathstroke,' Taking Revenge For Victims Of Chicago Gun Violence
DC Comics' Deathstroke has an unusual storyline this week: Chicago mothers hire an assassin to avenge children killed by gun violence. Writer Christopher Priest and illustrator Denys Cowan explain.
Saturday Sports: Serena Williams Wins Australian Open
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com talk about tennis, and the legacy of Serena and Venus Williams. The two faced off in the Australian Open.
Austin Sheriff Says She'll Limit Cooperation With Federal Immigration Authorities
by John Burnett
Trump's war on sanctuary cities is playing out in Austin, Texas. The sheriff vowed to defy federal demand to turn over immigrants in the country illegally. The governor is threatening to remove her.
Trump Attends National Prayer Service Before Heading To CIA Headquarters
President Trump attended an interfaith prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, but he's also attending to more secular matters, with a visit to the CIA headquarters.
Women's March On Washington Starts To Move Toward White House
As participants in the Women's March on Washington prepare to begin their walk down the National Mall to the White House NPR's Sarah McCammon checks in.
In North Carolina The Women's March Continues In Raleigh
Women's marches are being held across the country, including in Raleigh, N.C. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jess Clark of member station WUNC.