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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.
The View From A Russian Frigate In Crimea
by Corey Flintoff
Invisibilia: He Mocked Celebrity, Then Came To Crave It Himself
by NPR Staff
This week the NPR program Invisibilia talks with a guy who despised our mindless worship of celebrities. So he devised an elaborate prank. It succeeded in ways he never would have anticipated.
Movie Review: 'Jason Bourne,' A Thriller For Our Times
by Kenneth Turan
In Jason Bourne, the latest in the secret agent series starring Matt Damon, director Paul Greengrass presents a thriller relevant to today's world, says Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times.
Trump Says Democrats Aren't Focusing On Terrorism
by Sarah McCammon
The Republican nominee campaigned in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he criticized his opponent, Hillary Clinton, and said he would use torture tactics like waterboarding in the fight against ISIS.
Will Millennials' Enthusiasm For Sanders Transfer To Clinton?
by Asma Khalid
Hillary Clinton gave a big nod to Bernie Sanders in her acceptance speech — and for good reason. She'll need backing from his young, diverse supporters — who are also being wooed by Donald Trump.
Philadelphia Boosts Aid For Homeless During Democratic Convention
by Aaron Moselle
Part of Philadelphia's budget for the Democratic National Convention was set aside to help tackle homelessness. The money temporarily paid for more outreach workers and shelter beds.
Biden Says Baton Rouge Officers' Deaths Had A Wide Impact
by Debbie Elliott
Amid calls in the community for healing, Vice President Joe Biden attended a memorial service in Baton Rouge, La., for three law enforcement officers killed July 17. He said their deaths "touched the soul of the entire nation."
Clinton Says Democrats Need To Create Opportunity For 'Working People'
Accepting her party's nomination, Hillary Clinton acknowledged the uncertainty this year about who'll win over one of the traditional Democratic constituencies — blue collar voters.
In France, Journalists Debate Whether To Publish Photos Of Terrorists
Renee Montagne talks to Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director of the French newspaper Le Monde, about the debate over whether to publish photos of terrorists.
MTV's Rewinding The '90s With A New Channel
The '90s are back! Pokémon has taken over the world again. A Clinton is running for president. And now, MTV is reviving '90s favorites like Beavis and Butt-head on a new channel, MTV Classic.