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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.

After Inspector General Report, Veterans Want More Than Promises

by Quil Lawrence

After Inspector General Report, Veterans Want More Than Promises

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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

by Annie Gilbertson

The LA School iPad Scandal: What You Need To Know

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Napa Tallies Quake Damage; Students To Return To Classes

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Build A Toothbrush, Change The World. Or Not

The MD Brush has an unusual grip that automatically angles the brush head at 45 degrees. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Build A Toothbrush, Change The World. Or Not

by Joe Palca

Build A Toothbrush, Change The World. Or Not

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National

Neighbor Tries To Shut Down Lemonade Stand

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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

by Carrie Jung

Casinos Worry As More Navajo Communities Go Smoke-Free

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Middle East

Israel, Hamas Agree To Long-Term Cease-Fire

by Philip Reeves

Israel, Hamas Agree To Long-Term Cease-Fire

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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

by Yuki Noguchi

Driven By Climate Change, Cotton Buyers Look For Alternatives

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Business

Pew Study: Facebook, Twitter Users Held Back Views On Snowden

by Aarti Shahani

Pew Study: Facebook, Twitter Users Held Back Views On Snowden

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Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

From her cubicle at Vital Decisions in Cherry Hill, N.J., Kate Schleicher counsels people who are seriously ill. Emma Lee/WHYY hide caption

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Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

by Elana Gordon

Hello, May I Help You Plan Your Final Months?

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Business

Boston Has Riskiest Drivers, According To Insurance Ranking

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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

by Dina Temple-Raston

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

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Europe

Report Details 'Horrific Abuse' Of Children In U.K. Town

by Ari Shapiro

Report Details 'Horrific Abuse' Of Children In U.K. Town

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Goats and Soda

Why Patients Aren't Coming To Liberia's Redemption Hospital

by Nurith Aizenman , Nicole Beemsterboer

Why Patients Aren't Coming To Liberia's Redemption Hospital

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Culture

Poet Tishani Doshi Reads Her Summer Poem

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Europe

Moral To This Story: Don't Lie About Being Kidnapped

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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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Movies

Setting Your Movie In Boston? Bettah Get The Accent Right

by Anne Mostue

Setting Your Movie In Boston? Bettah Get The Accent Right

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National

As Ferguson Protests Wind Down, Residents Want Outrage Channeled

by David Schaper

As Ferguson Protests Wind Down, Residents Want Outrage Channeled

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Hidden Brain

Parking Behavior May Reflect Economic Drive

by Shankar Vedantam

Parking Behavior May Reflect Economic Drive

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Canadians Fret Merger With Burger King Will Change Tim Hortons

What's on the menu at Tim Hortons? Coffee and doughnuts -- and also sandwiches and pastries. meddygarnet /Flickr hide caption

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Canadians Fret Merger With Burger King Will Change Tim Hortons

by Jay Field

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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Sweetness And Light

Golf May Be Too Polite A Sport For Presidential Politics

by Frank Deford

Golf May Be Too Polite A Sport For Presidential Politics

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