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An Intimate Portrait Of The Tsarnaev Family

As the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings continues, countless questions remain about the suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Washington Post senior editor Marc Fisher, discusses his in-depth profile of the Tsarnaevs and their journey to the U.S.

An Intimate Portrait Of The Tsarnaev Family

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Gen. Antonio Indjai (left), Guinea-Bissau's army chief of staff, at the funeral of the country's late president, Malam Bacai Sanha, on Jan. 15, 2012. The U.S. says Indjai has been involved in drug trafficking, an allegation he denies. He recently eluded a U.S. sting operation that led to the capture of other officials from his country.

Gen. Antonio Indjai (left), Guinea-Bissau's army chief of staff, at the funeral of the country's late president, Malam Bacai Sanha, on Jan. 15, 2012. The U.S. says Indjai has been involved in drug trafficking, an allegation he denies. He recently eluded a U.S. sting operation that led to the capture of other officials from his country. Mamadu Alfa Balde/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Faces Fight At Intersection Of Crime And Extremism

The Justice Department says about half of all international criminal organizations have links to extremist groups, such as Hezbollah, the Taliban and FARC rebels in Colombia. But diffuse priorities are hindering U.S. efforts to combat this growing problem of transnational, organized crime.

U.S. Faces Fight At Intersection Of Crime And Extremism

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Monday

Middle East

Diplomacy, Sanctions And A Nearing Red Line With Iran

Sanctions have hurt the Iranian economy, but have so far failed to convince Tehran to abandon nuclear ambitions. A report from the Iran Project argues that it's time to re-examine the balance of sanctions and diplomacy. Others argue it's time to consider military options.

Diplomacy, Sanctions And A Nearing Red Line With Iran

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Saturday

Friday

The Two-Way

Hijacked Driver Helped Police Track Boston Bombing Suspects

A 26-year-old Chinese entrepreneur tells The Boston Globe his harrowing story of a 90-minute ordeal at gunpoint by suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings.

NPR's Robert Siegel Speaks With Reporter Eric Moskowitz

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Will Chemical Weapons Change U.S. Policy Toward Syria?

The White House said this week that it believes Syria has been using chemical weapons, but President Obama has not said how the U.S. might respond. Here, rebel fighters in Syria prepare to launch of a rocket in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, on April 21. The rebels have also accused the Syrian government of employing chemical weapons. Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Will Chemical Weapons Change U.S. Policy Toward Syria?

The White House now believes Syria has used chemical weapons. But President Obama has shown no inclination toward military involvement in another Middle Eastern war.

Thursday

Technology

Tweeting Crime: Law Enforcement Adapts To Social Media

The Boston Police Department tweeted photos of bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and later announced his capture via social media. As the number of Twitter users grows, police forces face new opportunities and challenges in using social media for communicating with the public.

Tweeting Crime: Law Enforcement Adapts To Social Media

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Wednesday

Boston Response Praised, But Intelligence-Sharing Questioned

First responders aid injured people at the finish line of the Boston Marathon after the bombing on April 15. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption

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Boston Response Praised, But Intelligence-Sharing Questioned

Law enforcement officials have been given high marks for their response to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. But at the same time, questions are being raised about the coordination among federal agencies handling intelligence about the suspects in the months before the attack.

Boston Response Praised, But Intelligence-Sharing Questioned

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Rand Paul Elaborates: Armed Drones Not OK For 'Normal Crime'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., attends a ceremony for Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" in New York on Tuesday. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Rand Paul Elaborates: Armed Drones Not OK For 'Normal Crime'

Kentucky's junior senator, who gained a good deal of attention from a 13-hour anti-drone filibuster, is again making news related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. But now, the potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate is clarifying his statement that "I don't care" if a drone is used to kill a liquor store robber.

People On Terrorism Watch List Not Blocked From Buying Guns

Assault weapons and hand guns for sale. Seth Perlman/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

People On Terrorism Watch List Not Blocked From Buying Guns

Under current laws, if a background check shows your name is on the national terror watch list, you can still purchase a gun. Government data show that people on terrorism watch lists were able to buy guns or explosives after a background check more than 1,300 times between 2004 and 2010.

People On Terrorism Watch List Not Blocked From Buying Guns

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Tuesday

Clues Suggest Boston Suspects Took A Do-It-Yourself Approach

This image from the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows the remains of a pressure cooker that the FBI says was part of one of the bombs that exploded during the Boston Marathon. AP via FBI hide caption

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Clues Suggest Boston Suspects Took A Do-It-Yourself Approach

Investigators are trying to determine if the bombing suspects acted alone. The bombs that exploded at the marathon were simple and similar to ones law enforcement officials come across on a regular basis.

Clues Suggest Boston Suspects Took A Do-It-Yourself Approach

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Boston Search Shines Spotlight On Surveillance Cameras

An investigator inspects the area near a surveillance camera on the roof of the Lord & Taylor store near the Boston Marathon finish line on Thursday. That camera provided the first glimpse of the men who allegedly planted the bombs. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption

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Boston Search Shines Spotlight On Surveillance Cameras

Footage from privately owned surveillance cameras along the Boston Marathon route gave the FBI early clues about the bombing suspects. But the proliferation of cameras in America's big cities raises some tricky questions about the balance between security and privacy.

Boston Search Shines Spotlight On Surveillance Cameras

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Monday

Immigration Overhaul Seems On Track Despite Boston Tragedy

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (right), talks during a hearing at which he angered Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa (far left). Grassley thought Schumer was accusing him of using the Boston bombings as an excuse to slow or kill the immigration overhaul. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Immigration Overhaul Seems On Track Despite Boston Tragedy

Did the Boston bombings slow or derail efforts to overhaul the nation's immigration system? Early indications are that it's on track.