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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.
Why The Political Conversations In Utah Are About Voting Blue Or Independent
Utah, traditionally a red state, might vote for a Democrat or an Independent this November. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Utah blogger C. Jane Kendrick about how she is watching the election.
Supporters In N.C. Show Unwavering Loyalty To Trump Amid Sex Assault Accusations
by Mara Liasson
Donald Trump held a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Friday night where his supporters expressed fierce loyalty to him and frustration with other Republican party leaders.
Trump Is Gemini, Clinton Is Scorpio, What Astrologers Predict About This Match Up
Trump is a Gemini and Clinton is a Scorpio. Those signs don't mix well. Members of the International Society for Astrological Research meet this week to predict the election and other big issues.
Trump Responds Amid Backlash To His 2005 Crude Comments About Women
by Ron Elving
Donald Trump is facing withering criticism for crude sexual comments he made with Access Hollywood host Billy Bush in 2005 before an interview for the show.
Residents In Georgia Left Flooded And Without Electricty In Wake Of Hurricane Matthew
by Rae Bichell
Hurricane Matthew brought storm surge flooding and power outages to Georgia as it moved over the coast Friday night. Residents and tourists along the coast were ordered to evacuate.
Trump Taj Mahal In Alantic City To Close Due To Loss Of Millions Of Dollars
by Jeff Brady
An Atlantic City casino with Donald Trump's name on it is going out of business. The Trump Taj Mahal is shutting down because it's losing millions of dollars a month.
Faith Leaders Are Still Backing Trump In The Wake Of His Lewd Comments About Women
Evangelical leader Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition says he will continue to stand by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump despite the recent release of tape of Trump's offensive remarks.
Trump Faces Backlash After He Was Heard On Tape Making Vulgar Remarks About Women
Leaked audio, from 2005, of presidential candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women is creating more problems for his campaign. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson with the latest news.
Trump Caught On Tape Making Lewd Remarks About Women In 2005
Audio of Donald Trump using crude language about women has surfaced. He was chatting on a hot mic before an interview with Billy Bush in 2005, who was then working for Access Hollywood.
ESPN's Howard Bryant Covers The Bases On This Week's MLB Playoffs
The baseball playoffs are underway. Who's winning, who's losing? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine about the Friday and Saturday's games.
'Madaya Mom' Tells The Story Of A Mother Of 5 Living In A Syrian Town Under Seige
Scott Simon speaks with ABC News producer Rym Momtaz and comic book artist Dalibor Talajic about Marvel's new comic, "Madaya Mom." It's the story of a woman in a Syrian town that has been held by rebels since July 2015.