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.
In Brazil, Syrian Refugees Retrace Migration Trails
Since Syria's civil war, Brazil has quietly accepted more Syrian refugees than any other country in Latin America. Those refugees are now building new lives and connecting with Syrian history there.
Toronto Blue Jays Are On A Red-Hot Streak
The Toronto Blue Jays are playing their best baseball in years. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine weighs in on the Blue Jays' resurgence and Canadian fans' renewed interest in the sport.
Republicans React With Glee To Speaker Boehner's Resignation
House Speaker John Boehner's resignation from Congress was embraced as a victory by the right wing of the Republican Party. Social conservatives celebrated the news at a conference in Washington.
Search Underway In Massachusetts For Speedy University Tarantula
A tarantula named Aragog, named after a spider in the Harry Potter books, is on the lam in Lowell, Mass. It escaped from a biology classroom at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Spreading A Pontiff's Message In The Digital Age
The Tweetable Pope: A Spiritual Revolution in 140 Characters is a new book that examines the tweets of Pope Francis. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the author, Catholic commentator Michael O'Loughlin.
California Approves Physician-Assisted Suicide; Bill Heads To Governor's Desk
The California Senate passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in some cases. But Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't indicated whether he'll sign it.
