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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.
Michigan State University Students See Chaos After School Closes On Campus Housing
by Michelle Jokisch Polo
Michigan State University closed on campus housing for the semester to minimize spread of COVID-19, affecting more than 5,000 students many who have already paid for their fall semester housing.
Georgia's Governor Rejects White House Report Critical Of State's Virus Response
by Sam Whitehead
With bars and restaurants still open, Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back on the latest report from the Trump Administration which says the state leads the nation in new infections.
After Recovering From COVID-19, Many Still Have Painful Symptoms
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Margot Gage, professor of epidemiology at Lamar University in Texas. She was infected with the coronavirus in March and still suffers from a series of serious symptoms.
University Of California Custodian Discusses Life And Work During A Pandemic
by Scott Simon
Nick Gutierrez cleans dorm rooms at the University of California Santa Cruz, and has been doing so for most of the pandemic. He talks about what that's been like, and his concerns for this quarter.
Evangeline Gentle Finds Hope In Uncertain Times Through New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle about their debut self-titled album.
Republicans To Host In-Person National Convention Next Week In North Carolina
by Steve Harrison
Republicans finally settled on Charlotte, N.C for a small in-person gathering to formally nominate President Trump for a second term. And it will be unlike like any political convention before it.
Postmaster General Says USPS Will Be Able To Handle This Year's Election
by Susan Davis
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the U.S. Postal Service is fully capable of handling mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections even after he ordered the removal of mailboxes and sorting machines.
Politics Chat: Democratic National Convention Ends, Republicans Hold Theirs Next Week
by Ron Elving
We take a look the Democratic National Convention, which wrapped up on Thursday night, and look ahead to next week's Republican National Convention, to see if these events will win over voters.
Sports Chat: NBA Playoffs Underway As Players Stay In Their 'Bubble'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and COVID-19 bubbles. The NHL has two bubbles and the NBA, which has started its playoffs, is in a solo bubble.
Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Arrives In Germany For Medical Treatment
by Rob Schmitz
The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrived in Berlin and is receiving treatment after an alleged attempt to poison him.
Are All Masks Created Equal? How To Find The Right Mask To Protect Against COVID-19
by Richard Harris
Masks are a key weapon against COVID-19, but how do you pick one? We have an update on the mask news of the week.