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.
U.S. Soccer Leads Its Group Despite A Draw With Sweden
In the Women's World Cup, the U.S. and Sweden battled to a tie Friday night.
A Moat? A Ditch? How To Secure The White House Grounds
How do you design a White House fence to keep out intruders, without making the president's front lawn feel like a prison yard? Architecture critic Alexandra Lange tells NPR's Scott Simon.
Isolated And Inside For Years, Brothers Lived Lives Through Cinema
A documentary called The Wolfpack follows six brothers whose parents kept them virtual prisoners in their New York apartment. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the filmmaker and one of the brothers.
Chicago Democrats Make Appeal To Republican Candidates
Chicago is a Democratic stronghold, and the South Side neighborhood is no exception. But Pastor Corey Brooks tells NPR's Scott Simon that the Democrats have failed his friends and neighbors.
Clinton Campaign Launch Takes A Personal Tone
Hillary Clinton's been a declared candidate for two months, but she's staging a launch Saturday in New York. NPR's Scott Simon talks presidential politics with NPR's Mara Liasson.
Examining U.S. Anti-ISIS Strategy
NPR's Scott Simon gets reaction from the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Republican Mac Thornberry of Texas, to the Obama administration's plan to send more military trainers to Iraq.
Obama's 11th-Hour Push Fails To Sway House On Trade Deal
Democrats in the House of Representatives dealt President Obama a blow on Friday, thwarting his push for expanded authority to negotiate a trade deal with Asia.
Hillary Clinton Kicks Off Campaign In First Major Speech
In a conversation with NPR's Scott Simon, NPR's Tamara Keith reports on Hillary Clinton's first big presidential campaign speech today, at New York's Roosevelt Island.
Gunman Attacks Dallas Police Headquarters
Dallas police headquarters came under fire early this morning, leading to a car chase. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jason Whitely of WFAA, the ABC affiliate in Dallas.
Presidential Candidates Encounter Bumps In Early Campaigns
It's a long road to November 2016, but there are already some bends in that road. NPR's Scott Simon talks to NPR's Ron Elving about where each of the candidates stands now.