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World News

Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus

7:07am May 01, 2025

by Jane Arraf

Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.

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National

CIA's Haspel Briefs Senate Leaders On Khashoggi Assessment

CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed Senate leaders on the agency's assessment of the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi. Several lawmakers say they are not happy about what they heard.

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National

Historian Remembers George H.W. Bush's Legacy

Rachel Martin talks to presidential historian Jeffrey Engel, who remembers former President George H.W. Bush as a globalist, and as a president who felt entitled to power.

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Man Tires Of Deciding What To Wear Each Day

A Minnesota man, according to local media, bought five pairs of the same pants, nine T-shirts and four sweaters, which essentially means he's been wearing the same outfit everyday.

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Politics & Government

Election Officials Suspect Fraud In N.C. Congressional Race

by Steve Harrison

A fraud probe into absentee ballots in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District has delayed the certification of Republican Mark Harris. His victory over Democrat Dan McCready is in question.

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Politics & Government

Flynn Met With DOJ Lawyers 19 Times, Mueller's Team Says

by Tim Mak

Prosecutors for special counsel Robert Mueller say former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has provided substantial help to investigators and deserves leniency in sentencing.

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Draft Report Indicates Moonves Misled Investigators, Destroyed Evidence

by David Folkenflik

Former CBS head Les Moonves departed the company in September after accusations of sexual misconduct. He may also have destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a preliminary report.

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Politics & Government

Cokie Roberts Revisits Her Memories With George H.W. Bush

by Cokie Roberts

Commentator Cokie Roberts knew the Bush family well. She shares her personal experiences with former President George H.W. Bush and reflects on his friendship with Bill Clinton.

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Sports

Ohio State's Head Football Coach Set To Retire Next Month

by Tom Goldman

Urban Meyer retires as Ohio State University's football coach after the team's final game at the Rose Bowl next month. Despite a record of success, he's endured rocky seasons on and off the field.

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News Brief: Prosecutors' Flynn Memo, Bush Funeral, CBS' Moonves Probe

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, feds say. President George H.W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.

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Dutch Court Rejects 69-Year-Old Man's Bid To Change His Age To 20 Years Younger

Emile Ratelband wanted to change his age by more than a rounding error. He believes he would get better results on dating apps if he were 20 years younger.

World News

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Takes Strides In Solidifying Peace With Eritrea

by Eyder Peralta

Ethiopia's new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has lifted the state of emergency, released thousands of political prisoners, let dissidents return home and forged piece with neighboring Eritrea.

Review: 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Holds Position As Best Comedy On TV

by Eric Deggans

NPR TV critic Eric Deggans reviews the second season of Amazon's breakout hit, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He says the show continues its reign as one of the best comedies on television.

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