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.
How Dallas Police Department Is Coping Following Shooting
Dallas Deputy Police Chief Malik Aziz joins NPR's Lynn Neary to talk about how his department is faring following the shooting deaths of five officers in Dallas.
Travel Nightmares: Mistaken For A Deity
In the second installment of our summer series, Travel Nightmares, Efrain Villa of Albuquerque, N.M., explains how he was mistaken for Jesus while traveling in rural India.
U.S. Pushes Proposal To Access Travelers' Social Media Accounts
Former counterterrorism coordinator for Homeland Security John Cohen tells NPR's Scott Simon why the federal government may ask Visa Waiver Program applicants to hand over social media account info.
Star Swain's Impromptu National Anthem Performance Goes Viral
Star Swain did a spontaneous rendition of the national anthem at the Lincoln Memorial and a friend caught it on video. The clip has since gone viral, and changed the way Swain thinks about her future.
In Race To Increase Diversity, NASCAR Recruits College Athletes
NASCAR is trying to diversify its workforce. The race teams want more minorities in their pit crews, and they're recruiting former college athletes.
Right To Bare Arms: U.S. Soldiers Get OK To Roll Up Sleeves
American troops have new authorization to stay cool: Starting this week, they're allowed to roll up the sleeves on their fatigues.
After Tesla Crash, Will Driverless Technology Transition Slow?
The first reported death involving a driverless car raises questions about their future. Not just over safety concerns, but our own attitudes to relinquishing control.
The Dark Side To The Firefly's Flare
Entomologist Sara Lewis talks about Photuris, a species of firefly that lures males of other species in and eats them.
The Week In Sports: Wimbledon
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com is at the Wimbledon tennis championships and tells NPR's Scott Simon about what he's seen so far.
Istanbul Attack Highlights Vulnerability Of 'Soft Targets' Outside Airport Security
The recent deadly attack at an airport in Istanbul underlines one of the biggest challenges for airport security: so-called, soft targets, the areas before you pass through security.
Legendary Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies At 64
One of the best college basketball coaches of all time — men or women — has died. Pat Summitt led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for almost four decades.