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U.S. Officials Try To Gauge Threat From American Fighters In Syria

American Eric Harroun threatened Bashar Assad on Facebook and YouTube. He spent six weeks fighting with a rebel army, a journey that did not end well for him. ABC News/YouTube hide caption

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U.S. Officials Try To Gauge Threat From American Fighters In Syria

Dozens of Americans have gone to Syria to fight against the government, some with groups the U.S. considers terrorists. U.S. officials have to sort out which could be dangerous when they return.

The LA School iPad Scandal: What You Need To Know

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy exchanged multiple emails with executives at Pearson PLC about the potential for working together. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption

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The LA School iPad Scandal: What You Need To Know

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The LA School iPad Scandal: What You Need To Know

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Build A Toothbrush, Change The World. Or Not

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Casinos Worry As More Navajo Communities Go Smoke-Free

Tobacco prevention specialist Rob Carr speaks to a group of youth and elders at the Red Rock Chapter of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Carrie Jung hide caption

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Casinos Worry As More Navajo Communities Go Smoke-Free

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Casinos Worry As More Navajo Communities Go Smoke-Free

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Driven By Climate Change, Cotton Buyers Look For Alternatives

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Driven By Climate Change, Cotton Buyers Look For Alternatives

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Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

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Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

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Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

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U.S. Officials Try To Gauge Threat From American Fighters In Syria

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U.S. Officials Try To Gauge Threat From American Fighters In Syria

U.S. Officials Try To Gauge Threat From American Fighters In Syria

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Setting Your Movie In Boston? Bettah Get The Accent Right

Boston is a frequent setting for films, but for some actors, mastering the accent can be a challenge. Vladislav Bezrukov via Flickr hide caption

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Setting Your Movie In Boston? Bettah Get The Accent Right

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Setting Your Movie In Boston? Bettah Get The Accent Right

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Canadians Fret Merger With Burger King Will Change Tim Hortons

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Canadians Fret Merger With Burger King Will Change Tim Hortons

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Canadians Fret Merger With Burger King Will Change Tim Hortons

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Golf May Be Too Polite A Sport For Presidential Politics

Commentator Frank Deford advises the White House press office not to let the president be photographed in a golf cart again. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

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Golf May Be Too Polite A Sport For Presidential Politics

Golf May Be Too Polite A Sport For Presidential Politics

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