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Big Changes And Major Dilemmas Loom In Next Phase Of ISIS War In Syria

U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, made up of an alliance of Arab and Kurdish fighters, regroup on the northern outskirts of Deir Ezzor as they advance to encircle the ISIS bastion of Raqqa on Feb. 21. Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Big Changes And Major Dilemmas Loom In Next Phase of ISIS War in Syria

The U.S. considers deploying hundreds more American troops to Syria in the final phase of the war against ISIS — one that could reshape borders and relationships in the Middle East.

Politics

Republican Infighting Derails Vote On Health Care Bill

by Susan Davis

Republican Infighting Derails Vote On Health Care Bill

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GOP Health Bill Changes Could Kill Protections For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

House Speaker Paul Ryan is trying to rally Republican lawmakers to vote for the American Health Care Act. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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GOP Health Bill Changes Could Kill Protections For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

by Alison Kodjak

GOP Health Bill Changes Could Kill Protections For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

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Europe

Police Identify Suspect In Deadly London Attack

by Frank Langfitt

Police Identify Suspect In Deadly London Attack

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Video Captures Police Encounter With Murder Suspect

by Kelly McEvers

Video Captures Police Encounter With Murder Suspect

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Politics

Rep. Donovan: GOP Health Bill Does Not Solve Problems Of Affordable Care Act

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Politics

GOP Leaders Struggle To Secure Votes On Health Care

by Ron Elving

GOP Leaders Struggle To Secure Votes On Health Care

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NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Showdowns Set To Begin

by Tom Goldman

NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Showdowns Set To Begin

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Business

Financial Woes Place Future Of Sears In Doubt

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Planet Money

The $10 Million Lawsuit That Hinges On An Oxford Comma

by Anna King

The $10 Million Lawsuit That Hinges On An Oxford Comma

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Politics

House Leaders Delay Scheduled Vote On Republican Health Care Bill

by Mara Liasson

House Leaders Delay Scheduled Vote On Republican Health Care Bill

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GOP Rep. Leonard Lance Outlines Opposition To Health Care Bill

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Koch Brothers Vow To Stand By Republicans Who Oppose Health Care Bill

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Europe

British Police Identify Suspect In London Attack

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National Security

Police Say London Attack Corresponds Closely To ISIS Propaganda Manual

by Greg Myre

Police Say London Attack Corresponds Closely To ISIS Propaganda Manual

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Middle East

Israeli Teenager Arrested In Connection To Bomb Threats Against Jewish Centers

by Daniel Estrin

Israeli Teenager Arrested In Connection To Bomb Threats Against Jewish Centers

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National Security

House Intel Chairman Apologizes Over Trump Surveillance Claims

by David Welna

House Intel Chairman Apologizes Over Trump Surveillance Claims

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Parallels

Big Changes And Major Dilemmas Loom In Next Phase Of ISIS War In Syria

by Tom Bowman , Alice Fordham , Alison Meuse

Big Changes And Major Dilemmas Loom In Next Phase Of ISIS War In Syria

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Cancer Is Partly Caused By Bad Luck, Study Finds

Nearly two-thirds of cell mutations that cause cancer are caused by random error, a study found. Steve Gschmeissner/Science Source hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Cancer Is Partly Caused By Bad Luck, Study Finds

by Richard Harris

Cancer Is Partly Caused By Bad Luck, Study Finds

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Sen. Schumer Declares Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination

by Nina Totenberg

Sen. Schumer Declares Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination

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Jidenna On What It Means To Be 'The Chief'

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Jidenna On What It Means To Be 'The Chief'

by Christina Cala

Jidenna On What It Means To Be 'The Chief'

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Politics

After Delaying Vote, GOP Leaders Scramble To Save Health Care Bill

by Susan Davis

After Delaying Vote, GOP Leaders Scramble To Save Health Care Bill

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Politics

House Postpones Vote On Republican Health Care Bill

by Ron Elving

House Postpones Vote On Republican Health Care Bill

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Politics

Trump To House Republicans: Pass Health Care Bill Or Obamacare Stays In Place

by Susan Davis , Mara Liasson

Trump To House Republicans: Pass Health Care Bill Or Obamacare Stays In Place

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