Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
Spider Silk Is Stronger Than Steel — And Now It Can Be Made In A Lab
Swedish scientist Dr. Anna Rising was among a team of researchers to discover how to synthesize artificial spider silk. She says they hope to use the strong silk in medical applications and textiles.
Some Rockettes At Odds With Management Over Inauguration Performance
The Rockettes are as American as apple pie, but some dancers in the famous troupe don't want to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Biden Chides Democrats During Formal Counting Of Electoral Votes
In a ceremony marking the end of the 2016 presidential election, some Democrats objected to the official Electoral College tally. But Vice President Joe Biden stopped them, saying, "It is over."
Richard Haass Sees A 'World In Disarray' As Trump Prepares To Take Office
Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses his book, A World in Disarray, and what U.S. foreign policy could look like under Donald Trump.
A Memoir Of Taking Christianity 'To The Extreme'
Comedy writer Maggie Rowe was 19 when she checked herself into an evangelical psychiatric facility. She says she had a fear of sin and eternal damnation. That's the focus of her memoir Sin Bravely.
Why You Should Call Your Grandmother
Research about senior citizens by the University of California, San Francisco finds people who are lonely have a higher mortality rate. Companionship may be more important than income or health.
Minnesota Republican Rep. Jason Lewis Talks About His First Week On The Job
Jason Lewis was a conservative radio host in Minnesota and was recently elected to represent his state in the U.S. House of Representatives. He talks about his legislative priorities.
Trump Could Make Good On Tariff Threats, Thanks To Existing Laws
Donald Trump turned to Twitter again to lambast big automakers into building more cars in the U.S. Experts say the president has wide-ranging powers to restrict trade.
NASA Faces The Unknown In Preparing For Trump Administration
President-elect Donald Trump has not provided many specifics about what he plans to do with NASA. But private companies are expected to take a bigger role in space travel in the coming years.