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After years in a Syrian ISIS camp, a 10-person American family is back in the U.S.
by Sacha Pfeiffer
The complex deal also brought home two sons of a Minnesota man who fought for ISIS.
Polish President Wants U.S. Military Base
by David Welna
Polish President Andrzej Duda went to the White House with a big ask of President Trump: a permanent U.S. military base on Polish soil — named Fort Trump.
European Leaders Talk Brexit In Austria
by Frank Langfitt
With just six months to go before Britain leaves the EU, European leaders are meeting in Austria to discuss progress — while the U.K.'s ruling party continues to tear itself apart over the issue.
Whales And Navy Sonar
by Steve Walsh
The Navy is rolling out its latest plan to manage wildlife in training waters. After years of legal battles, some environmentalists worry the Navy is backsliding in its latest plan.
Alan Abel Has Died, For Real This Time
Professional hoaxer Alan Abel has died at age 94 from complications of cancer and heart failure. He once orchestrated a plan to fake his death.
Colorado Prepares For Possible Cyberattacks With Election 'War Games'
by Nathaniel Minor
Election officials around the country have been preparing for cyberattacks and other attempts to interfere with this year's elections.
Securing The Election Industry
by Miles Parks
It's not just the government that runs elections. Private companies play a crucial role, from printing ballots, to manufacturing voting machines, to hosting websites where results are posted.
Trumps Visits Storm Victims In Carolinas
by Sarah McCammon
President Trump travels to the Carolinas today to visit areas ravaged by Hurricane Florence. Dozens of people have died as a result of the storm.
News Brief: Kavanaugh Latest, Brexit, Koreas Summit
We have the latest developments on the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. Also, European leaders are meeting to discuss Brexit, while leaders of North and South Korea also met.
Ford Calls For FBI Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Assault
by Mara Liasson
One of Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers says any Senate testimony should come after an FBI investigation. Ford accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her decades ago.
Spock's Fictional Home Planet Discovered
Gene Roddenberry once declared that if Spock's fictional home planet Vulcan did exist, it would probably orbit the star called 40 Eridani A. Astronomers have now found this star does have a planet.