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Health

American Ebola Patients Leave Atlanta Hospital Healthy

Two U.S. missionaries who caught the Ebola virus in Liberia have been discharged from an Atlanta hospital after fully recovering. They were the first known Ebola patients flown to the U.S. for treatment. Both received an experimental drug called ZMapp, but it remains unclear what role that treatment played in their recovery.

American Ebola Patients Leave Atlanta Hospital Healthy

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National

One Woman's 'Pay It Forward' Moment Inspires 11 Hours Of Kindness

At a drive-through Starbucks in St. Petersburg, Fla., a chain of generosity included hundreds of customers.

One Woman's 'Pay It Forward' Moment Inspires 11 Hours Of Kindness

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National Security

U.S. Reveals Failed Special Forces Mission To Rescue Hostages

The Obama administration's admission comes on the heels of the release of a video by the militant group known as the Islamic State, which depicts the killing of American journalist James Foley.

U.S. Reveals Failed Special Forces Mission To Rescue Hostages

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Obituaries

Simin Behbahani, 'Lioness Of Iran,' Dies At 87

Iranian poet and women's rights advocate Simin Behbahani has died. Her work probed the social and political challenges that faced Iran after its Islamic Revolution. She was 87.

Simin Behbahani, 'Lioness Of Iran,' Dies At 87

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World

U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against Iraqi Militants, With Narrow Aims

U.S. jet fighters have commenced airstrikes against the Islamist militant group known as the Islamic State. Meanwhile, American cargo planes have also begun humanitarian airdrops to support a minority religious community now surrounded by the group in the mountains of northern Iraq.

U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against Iraqi Militants, With Narrow Aims

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Men In America

What's The Big Screen Recipe For A Good Guy-Cry? You Tell Us

In an exploration of men's roles and masculinity in America, All Things Considered asked listeners to 'fess up about the movies that make men cry. Here's what they had to say.

What's The Big Screen Recipe For A Good Guy-Cry? You Tell Us

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Media

A Note Of Appreciation And Farewell For Margaret Low Smith

Margaret Low Smith has spent three decades with NPR, first as a production assistant and lately as head of the network's news division. As she departs NPR, Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish offer thanks.

A Note Of Appreciation And Farewell For Margaret Low Smith

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Politics

Facing Conservative Opposition, House Republicans Nix Border Bill Vote

House GOP leaders have abruptly canceled a vote on their own bill meant to address the surge of unaccompanied minors at the Mexican border. An effort to pass a pared down version of President Obama's request was blocked by a group of Tea Party conservatives. NPR's Senior Correspondent Ron Elving discusses the state of play.

Facing Conservative Opposition, House Republicans Nix Border Bill Vote

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Strange News

Meet HitchBOT, The Robotic Hitchhiking Wonder

With a bucket for a body and foam noodles for limbs, hitchBOT is a story-telling, story-collecting, hitchhiking robot invented by two professors. And it's just embarked on a trip across Canada.

Meet HitchBOT, The Robotic Hitchhiking Wonder

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Business

IBM And Apple Team Up To Become Tech's New Odd Couple

In a deal that would have been unimaginable 20 years ago, Apple has announced a partnership with IBM. The two companies will work together on a new class of applications for iPads and iPhones.

IBM And Apple Team Up To Become Tech's New Odd Couple

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Politics

Montana Senator Comes Under Fire For Plagiarism Allegations

Sen. John Walsh of Montana was appointed to his seat, and he's preparing to face voters for the first time. The Democrat's bid will be complicated by plagiarism allegations.

Montana Senator Comes Under Fire For Plagiarism Allegations

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Technology

Meet The Guy Who's Putting Your Cat On The Map — To Prove A Point

Owen Mundy, an assistant professor at Florida State University, tells Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel about a project called "I Know Where Your Cat Lives," which aims to create awareness about internet privacy.

Meet The Guy Who's Putting Your Cat On The Map — To Prove A Point

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News

Wrap-up: The Day's Events In Eastern Ukraine And Gaza

Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel offer a summary of what's now known about the two big stories of the day: the shot-down Malaysian jet, and the mounting Israeli ground invasion in the Gaza Strip.

Wrap-up: The Day's Events In Eastern Ukraine And Gaza

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