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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.
Baseball's Beginning, Basketball's Ending: The Week In Sports
NPR's Tamara Keith and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the start of baseball season, the end of basketball season, and the short but inspirational life of 19-year-old basketball player Lauren Hill.
Compression Clothes' Advantage Could Be Placebo Effect
by Lauren Silverman
Manufacturers claim compression clothes improve athletic performance, but there is little scientific evidence to back that up. This story first aired March 30 on Morning Edition.
Kenya's Security Problem With Al-Shabab Doesn't Stop At Borders
by Gregory Warner
Students in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa were slaughtered by al-Shabab fighters. The audacious attack in a town home to a military base has raised concerns about intelligence failures.
Colorful Fringe Candidates Vie For Prominence In UK Election
by Ari Shapiro
With just over a month to go before general elections in Britain on May 7, snap polls show no clear front runner as the countdown begins.
Can Anyone Stop Kentucky? The Week In Sports
Only three games left in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about who will remain standing.
Movies Explore The Intersection Of Religion And Violence
There has been a spate of religious movies and documentaries from Killing Jesus to Going Clear. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Rev. Gary Hall of the National Cathedral in Washington.