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Israel is engaged in conflicts on 3 separate fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran
Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and now directly with Iran. How are the conflicts linked, and how does it intend to handle all three at once?
Pilots Say They're Blinded By San Francisco 49ers' Stadium Lights
It's the essence of pro football: giant players, giant stadiums, giant screens, excessive lights. The FAA says most complaints came when the scoreboard was being tested.
Cybersecurity Tops Agenda As Chinese President Visits Obama
by Brian Naylor
One of the biggest topics President Obama is expected to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week is the hacking of U.S. companies by China. American officials say the issue threatens relations between the countries, and the U.S. is threatening to impose sanctions.
After Copyright Ruling, Let The People Sing 'Happy Birthday'
Tuesday's ruling by a federal judge that the copyright of the "Happy Birthday" song applies only to specific piano arrangements, not the actual song itself, means the song is now public domain.
The New College Scorecard: NPR Does Some Math
by Anya Kamenetz
There are dozens of ways to slice and dice all the data in the Obama Administration's new college scorecard. Here are three.
Too Many Sports Columnists Being Cut From The Team
by Frank Deford
Baseball used to be a newspaper game, says commentator Frank Deford. Now, sports are equal parts television and fantasy.
Sun Shines On Pope's Speech, As Obama Lays Out A Warm Welcome
by Scott Horsley
On a beautiful sunny day, in front of a massive crowd, President Obama greeted Pope Francis at the White House. For more details, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House.
Before Crowd Of Thousands, Pope Delivers Remarks On White House Lawn
by Don Gonyea
NPR's Don Gonyea discusses the relationship between popes and presidents with Renee Montagne. They also have the latest news on Pope Francis' remarks at the White House on Wednesday.
Out Of Egypt, A Massive Pardon Of Political Prisoners
by Leila Fadel
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has pardoned some 100 political prisoners, including two journalists at Al-Jazeera's English-language network. For more, Renee Montagne talks with Leila Fadel.