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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.
Zika-Fighting GMO Mosquito Gets FDA Approval For Testing
The FDA has approved field trials of a genetically engineered mosquito designed to combat Zika and other diseases. But there's strong opposition in Florida where the GMO insects would be tested.
Clinton, Kaine Take Off On Bus Campaign Tour
Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine hit two swing states after the Democratic convention. They're on a bus tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Do Putin And Trump Really Have Something To Gain From One Another?
Days after Donald Trump suggested Vladimir Putin hacked Hillary Clinton's email, NPR's Scott Simon explores the Trump-Putin mutual admiration society with veteran Russia reporter Julia Ioffee.
Democratic National Convention Flips The Script With Reagan-esque Themes
The DNC was chock full of chants of "USA!" and salutes to Ronald Reagan and John McCain. Scott Simon talks to conservative author Charlie Sykes, who says it almost sounded like a GOP convention.
DNC Wraps Up A Week In Philadelphia
Democrats wrapped up their convention in Philadelphia this week. NPR's Ron Elving has all the details, and a look ahead to what both candidates need to do in the months before the election.
Trump Hits The Battleground States
by Sarah McCammon
Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail. He's rebutting the case Hillary Clinton made against him at the Democratic convention.
West Bank Water Crisis: Palestinians Put Blame On Israel
by Daniel Estrin
Israel has reduced the flow of water to the West Bank, causing hardship for Palestinians living there. Depending on whom you ask, the problem comes from either leaky pipes or politics between.