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The Blimp That Split Ended Up In Two

The high-tech military surveillance blimp that broke loose over Maryland and Pennsylvania this week was brought down by a low-tech solution: It was shot and deflated.

The Blimp That Split Ended Up In Two

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Middle East

Iran Joins Talks About War In Syria

Talks on the Syrian civil war taking place in Vienna have an unprecedented new arrival: Iran. It's the first time Iran has formally met with the U.S. and other world powers about the war.

Iran Joins Talks About War In Syria

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World

Earthquake In Northern Afghanistan Rattles Region

The epicenter of the magnitude-7.5 quake was in a region straddling Pakistan and Afghanistan and was felt strongly in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Earthquake In Northern Afghanistan Rattles Region

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Health

Amid Controversy, Head Of Planned Parenthood Testifies Before Lawmakers

A House panel is investigating secretly recorded videos by a group that accuses Planned Parenthood of profiting from the sale of fetal tissue. Here's a rundown of the issues ahead of today's hearing.

Amid Controversy, Head Of Planned Parenthood Testifies Before Lawmakers

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Energy

Shell Shuts Down Offshore Arctic Drilling After Huge Investment

Shell spent 10 years and $7 billion preparing for an offshore drilling operation in the Arctic. But after a disappointing test well, the company says it's giving up, for now.

Shell Shuts Down Offshore Arctic Drilling After Huge Investment

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Middle East

What Does Vladimir Putin Want In Syria?

Host David Greene speaks with Michele Flournoy of the Center for a New American Security and NPR's Tom Bowman about how Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Obama are approaching Syria.

What Does Vladimir Putin Want In Syria?

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Religion

On Plane Back To Rome, Pope Reflects On His First U.S. Visit

A visibly tired Pope Francis spoke with reporters during a freewheeling press conference in the air. Topics included his impressions of the U.S., clergy sex abuse and women's role in the church.

On Plane Back To Rome, Pope Reflects On His First U.S. Visit

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Politics

Cokie Roberts Analyzes A Dramatic Week In Politics

Cokie Roberts offers her take on John Boehner's abrupt resignation as House speaker and what it will mean for Congress in the days to come.

Cokie Roberts Analyzes A Dramatic Week In Politics

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Business

California, EPA To Widen Investigation Of Diesel Emission Cheats

After so-called "defeat devices" were discovered in Volkswagen diesels that turn off emissions controls except when a vehicle is undergoing tests, other automakers are being scrutinized.

California, EPA To Widen Investigation Of Diesel Emission Cheats

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Television

Viola Davis' Emmy Win Shows TV's Power To Shape Perception

She's the first black woman to win best actress in a drama series. NPR's TV critic says for those who've insisted diversity on TV is important, this is proof. Other awards stood out Sunday night, too.

Viola Davis' Emmy Win Shows TV's Power To Shape Perception

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A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter

Comedian Chris Gethard's show brings a wild, unplanned public-access sensibility to mainstream cable television. But that spontaneity can attract trolls. Zac X. Wolf hide caption

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Pop Culture

A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter

When you're yelling on the Internet, it's hard to remember that there's a real person on the receiving end. But comedian Chris Gethard recently connected with a kid who sent him a foul-mouthed tweet.

A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter

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Television

HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Takes Fans Inside Houston Texans' Training Camp

The NFL Films show Hard Knocks kicks off its 10th season Tuesday on HBO. The show goes behind the scenes at an NFL team's training camp. This year, it's the Houston Texans under the spotlight.

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Asia

Do You Want To Build A Lawsuit? China Totally Copied 'Frozen,' Kid Says

A new anthem produced for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is being attacked online as too similar to "Let It Go" from the film "Frozen." We asked a 5-year-old girl to assess the merits of the case.

Do You Want To Build A Lawsuit? China Totally Copied 'Frozen,' Kid Says

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