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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.
What Comes Next For Neil Gorsuch
Trump Supreme Court adviser Leonard Leo talks with David Greene about the political fight over Neil Gorsuch's nomination. Democrats promise to filibuster the vote.
Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Party Infighting
As part of the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions about the history of presidents who have had to battle with their own party to get things done.
Chicago Police Department Overhaul To Continue, Mayor Says
by Cheryl Corley
Chicago says it will continue with police reform efforts even if the Department of Justice won't push for them. Many remain skeptical and worry about what less scrutiny will bring.
Assessing Israel's Pledge To Scale Back Settlements
by Daniel Estrin
Israel says it's going to restrain settlement construction in order to please the Trump administration. But critics say their plan allows for a lot more construction.
Canada Is Full Of Cry(ing) Babies
A study suggests that babies in Canada cry more than babies in any other country that researchers studied.
Politicians, Churches Call For South African President Jacob Zuma To Resign
by Peter Granitz
South Africa's president is on the ropes after a controversial reshuffle of his cabinet replaced a respected finance minister with an unknown. Support from the all-powerful unions is wavering.
When You've Tried Everything To Get A Pothole Fixed
Vonnie Daykin in Nottinghamshire, U.K., has reported a pothole that appeared a couple years ago to the city, but they say it's not big enough to fix. So she celebrated its second birthday, with cake.
Social Science Research Explores Psychological Effects Of Rituals
by Shankar Vedantam
Research suggests when volunteers are taught and required to practice rituals, they demonstrate greater trust toward others who practice the same ritual, and diminished trust toward those who don't.
Nairobi's Kenyatta Market Offers A Scene Right Out Of 'High Fidelity'
by Eyder Peralta
In the recesses of Nairobi's sprawling Kenyatta market waft the sounds of rumba. Between merchants selling roasted meat, sits a man who has been selling vinyl albums from the spot for nearly 30 years.