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Syrians contemplate challenges facing the war-torn country. Authorities search social media posts of the suspect accused of killing a health care CEO. Courts halt Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger.
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How the fall of the Assad regime in Syria may impact Russia
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Russian historian Sergey Radchenko about what happens to Russia's sphere of influence in the Middle East with Assad gone.
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Remembering poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni
American Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. Giovanni published her first poetry collection, "Black Feeling Black Talk," in 1968.
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After celebrations, Syria faces an uncertain future
Syrian rebels have overturned one of the oldest dictatorships in the world. It has been a long struggle, including more than a decade of civil war. But it all began in 2011, during the Arab Spring.
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Some of the translated book titles included in this year's Books We Love
NPR's Books We Love has returned. We share a few of the translated book titles included in this year's recommendations.
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In NBC interview, Trump talks tariffs, immigration and Jan. 6 committee
President-elect Donald Trump did his first network TV interview since winning reelection on Sunday. He appeared on "Meet the Press."
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The 12-team college football playoffs are set
For the first time in college football history, 12 teams are set to take part in a playoff at the top level of the sport. It means they'll face more competition than ever before for the title.
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A look at what the fall of the Assad regime in Syria means for the U.S.
President Biden said the U.S. is prepared to work with Syrians as they try to create a new government. But President-elect Trump is sounding a different note.
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Takeaways from Trump's first network TV interview since his reelection
President-elect Trump gave his first network TV interview since reelection to NBC's Meet the Press. He reiterated many of his campaign promises on deportation, tariffs, health care and tax breaks.
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The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad is looking increasingly fragile
Rebel insurgents swept into Hama as the Syrian army withdrew. The move puts the rebel fighters even closer to the Syrian capitol Damascus, and deals another blow to President Bashar Assad.