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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

6:51am May 15, 2025

by A Martínez

President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.

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'A Hard Day's Night' Premiered In London 50 Years Ago

The black-and-white film was a cheeky snapshot of the biggest band in history: The Beatles.

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World News

Preliminary Results Show Ghani Winning Afghan Presidency

by Sean Carberry

Former World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani had about a million more votes than Abdullah Abdullah, who had been considered the front-runner. Abdullah has charged massive fraud in the election.

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Funnel Cloud Photo Bombs Wedding Pix

As a Canadian bride and groom posed for a close-up — down the road from their ceremony — a funnel cloud appeared behind them.

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Firecracker Man Calls Himself A Little Nuts

John Fletcher of Michigan celebrated Independence Day by setting off 10,500 firecrackers attached to his body. He's done this for years. Sometimes he gets injured.

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World News

Ex-Georgia President Eduard Shavardnadze Dies. He was 86

The groundbreaking Soviet foreign minister and later the president of an independent Georgia died after a long illness. Steve Inskeep talks to Pavel Palazhchenko, an interpreter for Shevardnadze.

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Wash. Retailers To Sell Recreational Marijuana On Tuesday

Washington state is to roll out retail pot sales this week after voters approved a referendum on recreational marijuana in 2012. But a backlog of growers and processors are awaiting licenses.

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Video Of Extremist Sunni Group's Leader Needs To Be Confirmed

by Alice Fordham

A man claiming to be the leader of the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, appeared in a video this weekend leading prayers. He has taken the name Caliph Ibrahim and claims to rule over all Muslims.

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Politics & Government

CBS Lost Appetite For Government Watchdog Stories, Attkisson Says

by David Folkenflik

When the investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson left CBS this year, she did not do so quietly. She contends the network refused to run stories that might damage President Obama.

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Michelle Obama Lobbies Congress Over School Lunch Program

by Cokie Roberts

Making school lunches healthier is part of a push by the first lady to reduce the epidemic of childhood obesity.

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2010 World Cup Helped South Africa Attract Latin American Tourists

by Anders Kelto

Brazil's World Cup soccer stadiums and hotels are packed. But events like that don't pay for themselves. South Africa hosted the last World Cup and the country wasn't left entirely empty handed.

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Arts

Banksy Buyer Turns $60 Art Purchase Into $215,000

At an anonymous sidewalk stall, British graffiti artist Banksy put dozens of his signed spray-painted works up for sale for $60. Only 3 people bought something. Two pieces have been sold at auction.

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2014 Marks U.S. National Anthem's Bicentennial

Composer John Williams on Friday debuts a new arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner". He'll lead the National Symphony Orchestra, the Army Herald Trumpets and two full choirs to update the song.

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