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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Survivors Describe Devastation After U.S. Airstrike On Mosul
by Jane Arraf
Survivors of last month's U.S. airstrike on the Iraqi city of Mosul, which targeted ISIS but is suspected of killing scores of civilians, talk about why they were in the houses that collapsed on them.
News Brief: All Eyes On Tillerson's Moscow Visit, Kansas Special Election
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Moscow Tuesday. Will he take a tough line with Russia during his visit? And Democrats are feeling optimistic about a special election in Kansas on Tuesday.
Tillerson's Moscow Visit Is Overshadowed By U.S. Strikes On Syria
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's trip to Moscow has gotten more difficult. The trip originally was to explore cooperation between the 2 countries but it's likely to be dominated by events in Syria.
Ford Unveils A Hybrid That Can Be Used In High-Speed Police Chases
by Sonari Glinton
Ford has launched a version of its Fusion hybrid that the LAPD is interested in. Previously, police departments have snubbed hybrids on the grounds they lack the juice needed to chase down bad guys.
Ala. Gov. Bentley Agrees To Plea Deal And Resigns Amid Scandal
by Debbie Elliott
After a year of fighting allegations he misused his office to cover up an affair with a top political aid, two-term Republican Gov. Robert Bentley reached a plea deal that led to his resignation.
How Human Rights Efforts And The Fight Against Climate Change Are Related
Rachel Martin talks to Mary Robinson, former Ireland president and ex-U.N. high commissioner for Human Rights, about issues that require multilateral cooperation at a time when nationalism is rising.
Video Of Passenger Dragged From United Flight Goes Viral In China
by Rob Schmitz
The airline overbooked and said it need his seat and three others. Refusing to leave, he was dragged off the plane. According to a witness, the man said he was targeted for being Chinese.
U.S. Must Have 'Clear Policy' On Syria, Ex-Obama Senior Adviser Says
Syria will be the focus of U.S. talks with Russia. Rachel Martin talks to Ben Rhodes, ex-deputy national security adviser, who defends the Obama administration for not taking military action in Syria.
Braves' New Stadium To Debut A Beer Aged With Bat Wood
How do you feel about some baseball in your beer? Fans of the Atlanta Braves can imbibe on beer that has been aged on wood chips that are basically the waste that comes from making baseball bats.
Rapper Tries To Avoid Restaurant Bill By Jumping Into The Water
Australian Terry Peck was dining at a waterfront restaurant when he apparently tried to skip out on a $450 bill. Police on jet skis chased him down after he jumped into the water.