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Turkey Grants U.S. Permission To Use Air Base Near Syrian Border

The U.S. now has permission to use a Turkish air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, U.S. officials say.

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Music

The Night That Bob Dylan Went Electric

Fifty years ago this weekend Bob Dylan scandalized crowds at the Newport Folk Festival with an electric guitar. Murray Lerner, a filmmaker who shot the festival, recalls the scene.

The Night That Bob Dylan Went Electric

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National

Mass Shootings In America By The Numbers

Mass shootings as defined by the FBI happen about every two weeks in America. For nearly a decade, USA Today has been tracking these incidents on a website that paints a grim picture.

Mass Shootings In America By The Numbers

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Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter makes a surprise visit to Iraq, where U.S. and Iraqi forces have been preparing to launch an offensive against Islamic State forces.

U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq

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Media

The Associated Press Puts Its Vast Archive On YouTube

The Associated Press is making thousands of hours of archival news footage available on YouTube. The clips date back to 1895 and include historic moments from around the world.

The Associated Press Puts Its Vast Archive On YouTube

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Novelist E.L Doctorow, Master Of Historical Fiction, Dies At 84

E.L. Doctorow, center, stands with other National Book Critics Circle award winners in March 2006 at a reception following the awards ceremony in New York. Doctorow's "The March" won the prize for fiction that year. Tina Fineberg/AP hide caption

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Culture

Novelist E.L Doctorow, Master Of Historical Fiction, Dies At 84

Novelist E.L. Doctorow, best known for his works of historical fiction set in the early 20th century, has died at the age of 84. His widely admired books include "Ragtime" and "Billy Bathgate."

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Politics

Ohio Governor John Kasich Gets Ready To Join The Republican Race

Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans to join the crowded field of Republican presidential candidates with a speech Tuesday morning in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Governor John Kasich Gets Ready To Join The Republican Race

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National

Safety Is The First Responsibility, Former Railroad Engineer Says

The Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia is raising a lot of questions about safety. Doug Riddell, a retired locomotive engineer, says, "The first responsibility of any railroader is safety."

Safety Is The First Responsibility, Former Railroad Engineer Says

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Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Founder: Monument Almost Never Got Built

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War, Remembrance and Rebuilding in Vietnam

Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Founder: Monument Almost Never Got Built

Jan Scruggs commemorates the 40th anniversary of the end to the Vietnam War with a walk along the memorial he pioneered building.

Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Founder: Monument Almost Never Got Built

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Baltimore Is Not Ferguson. Here's What It Really Is

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National

Baltimore Is Not Ferguson. Here's What It Really Is

Baltimore is usually a friendly city, where strangers are often addressed as "hon." It's also where stores were looted and cars burned following Monday's funeral for Freddie Gray.

Baltimore Is Not Ferguson. Here's What It Really Is

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Republicans Are Making Foreign Policy The Obamacare Of The 2016 Election

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It's All Politics

Republicans Are Making Foreign Policy The Obamacare Of The 2016 Election

The GOP still has the health care law in its sights, but now it also promises to do away with the president's opening to Cuba and nascent deal on nuclear development with Iran.

Republicans Are Making Foreign Policy The Obamacare Of The 2016 Election

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Politics

Marco Rubio Expected To Announce Presidential Bid

Miami will be the scene of another expected presidential announcement. Sen. Marco Rubio is set to announce he's running for the GOP presidential nomination on Monday.

Marco Rubio Expected To Announce Presidential Bid

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Obama Compares Iran Deal To A House Under Contract, Awaiting Appraisal

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The Two-Way

Obama Compares Iran Deal To A House Under Contract, Awaiting Appraisal

The president tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that the U.S. and other countries have a solid plan to keep Iran's nuclear program under control.

Obama Compares Iran Deal To A House Under Contract, Awaiting Appraisal

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A New Community Rises In The West Bank ... And It's Not Israeli

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Parallels

A New Community Rises In The West Bank ... And It's Not Israeli

Much of the new building in the territory involves Jewish settlements. The Palestinians now have a new city, but the project has been slowed because until recently Israel did not allow a water hookup.

A New Community Rises In The West Bank ... And It's Not Israeli

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A Rail Line That Crosses Jerusalem's Divide, But Can't Unite It

Israel's light rail runs through Jewish areas in East Jerusalem, then into Palestinian neighborhoods and on to old Israeli communities in West Jerusalem. On occasion, it has been a target for violence. Tanya Habjouqa for NPR hide caption

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Parallels

A Rail Line That Crosses Jerusalem's Divide, But Can't Unite It

The city's light rail has attracted Israeli and Palestinian riders. But it has also been a source of controversy in a conflict where even the trains are freighted with political significance.

A Rail Line That Crosses Jerusalem's Divide, But Can't Unite It

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