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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiates Same-Sex Marriage

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiates Same-Sex Marriage

August 31, 2013 • Two months after she joined a landmark Supreme Court ruling that said the federal government must recognize gay marriages, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday was reportedly officiating such a wedding.

Question For Obama In Congress: Can He Get The Vote On Syria?

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Question For Obama In Congress: Can He Get The Vote On Syria?

August 31, 2013 • The outcome is especially difficult to predict in a GOP-led House that's typically opposed to the president. The chances are better in the Senate with its Democratic majority.

The Two-Way

Lawmakers Welcome President Asking For Their OK On Syria

August 31, 2013 • Many congressional leaders had pushed for the White House to seek authorization before going ahead with a strike against the Damascus regime.

Read And Listen: President Obama Turns To Congress On Syria

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Read And Listen: President Obama Turns To Congress On Syria

August 31, 2013 • At the White House Saturday, Obama spoke about the possibility of a U.S. strike against Syria in response to the regime's alleged use of chemical weapons. While he said the U.S. should take military action, Obama said he would seek congressional authorization first.

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Jailed Leader Of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Suffers Heart Attack

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Jailed Leader Of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Suffers Heart Attack

August 31, 2013 • The official MENA news agency denies reports that Mohammed Badie, who was arrested by Egyptian authorities earlier this month, has died.

Obama To Seek Congressional Approval For Action Against Syria

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Obama To Seek Congressional Approval For Action Against Syria

August 31, 2013 • President Obama, speaking from the Rose Garden, said he'd decided to use military force against Syria, but was also seeking congressional authorization for the action.

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15 Killed In China Ammonia Leak

August 31, 2013 • The government in Shanghai says 26 other people were also hurt in the leak and that six of them are in critical condition.

Teen Gets Three Years In Gang Rape, Murder Of Indian Woman

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Teen Gets Three Years In Gang Rape, Murder Of Indian Woman

August 31, 2013 • The man, who was 17 when the crime took place, is one of six accused in a case that has shocked the nation and sparked international outrage.

Mandela Remains In 'Critical But Stable Condition'

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Mandela Remains In 'Critical But Stable Condition'

August 31, 2013 • The former South African president and anti-apartheid leader is still in a Pretoria hospital with a lung infection despite reports that he'd returned home.

Putin Calls Claims Of Syrian Chemical Attack 'Nonsense'

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Putin Calls Claims Of Syrian Chemical Attack 'Nonsense'

August 31, 2013 • The Russian leader says claims made by the U.S. are "nothing more than a provocation" for a military strike on the regime.

If It's Not Legal, Can A Strike On Syria Be Justified?

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If It's Not Legal, Can A Strike On Syria Be Justified?

August 31, 2013 • Analysts say the case for military intervention in Syria lacks a legal basis, yet the White House argues it might be the right thing to do. While there may not be legal precedent under international law, it wouldn't be the first time the U.S. has taken military action on humanitarian grounds.

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Don't Panic! Your Questions On (Not) Washing Raw Chickens

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Don't Panic! Your Questions On (Not) Washing Raw Chickens

August 31, 2013 • Our story on the food safety risks posed by rinsing raw birds — a step advocated by many chefs and cookbooks — inflamed passions and prompted many questions. Here, we tackle some of your most frequently raised concerns.

Double Take 'Toons: U.S. Going It Alone in Syria?

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August 31, 2013 • The House of Commons rejected British Prime Minister David Cameron's request to use force against Syria. Dave Granlund wonders how President Obama will cope with the loss of America's most reliable wingman, while Petar Pismestrovic thinks things could change after the U.N. investigation finishes.

How A Reluctant Obama Ended Up Preparing For A Strike

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How A Reluctant Obama Ended Up Preparing For A Strike

August 31, 2013 • Despite more than two years of fighting that has left 100,000 people dead, President Obama has resisted intervening in Syria. But he appears to have concluded that the use of chemical weapons demands a response, even if it risks drawing the U.S. deeper into the conflict.

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Graphic Novel Depicts John Lewis' 'March' Toward Justice

August 31, 2013 • John Lewis is a congressman from Georgia, a pillar of the civil rights movement and an author. Lewis is getting ready to release March, the new graphic novel of his life.

Graphic Novel Depicts John Lewis' 'March' Toward Justice

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News

Saturday August 31, 2013

The Two-Way

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiates Same-Sex Marriage

It's All Politics

Question For Obama In Congress: Can He Get The Vote On Syria?

The Two-Way

Lawmakers Welcome President Asking For Their OK On Syria

The U.S. Response To Syria

Read And Listen: President Obama Turns To Congress On Syria

President Obama's Full Speech

The Two-Way

Jailed Leader Of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Suffers Heart Attack

The Two-Way

Obama To Seek Congressional Approval For Action Against Syria

President Obama's Full Speech

The Two-Way

15 Killed In China Ammonia Leak

The Two-Way

Teen Gets Three Years In Gang Rape, Murder Of Indian Woman

The Two-Way

Mandela Remains In 'Critical But Stable Condition'

The Two-Way

Putin Calls Claims Of Syrian Chemical Attack 'Nonsense'

The U.S. Response To Syria

If It's Not Legal, Can A Strike On Syria Be Justified?

If It's Not Legal, Can A Strike On Syria Be Justified?

The Salt

Don't Panic! Your Questions On (Not) Washing Raw Chickens

Opinion

NPR Double Take

Double Take 'Toons: U.S. Going It Alone in Syria?

The U.S. Response To Syria

How A Reluctant Obama Ended Up Preparing For A Strike

Code Switch

Graphic Novel Depicts John Lewis' 'March' Toward Justice

Graphic Novel Depicts John Lewis' 'March' Toward Justice