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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?
Slovakia Rejects EU's Call For Mandatory Migrant Quotas
The government in Slovakia says migrants prefer Europe's wealthier nations and Slovakia has always been a transit route. Renee Montagne talks to Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak.
A Vocabulary Lesson From The Republican Presidential Debate
Renee Montagne talks to Ben Zimmer, executive editor of Vocabulary.com, about some of the presidential and not so presidential words that came up during this week's Republican debate.
Braves Kiss Cam Spotlights Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter
Married for 69 years, former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn shared a romantic moment for the cheering crowd. Carter is a longtime Atlanta Braves fan.
Migrants Settled In Europe Feel Overshadowed By Current Refugees
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of the attention during the European migrant crisis has focused on the plight of refugees from Syria, but there are many thousands of other migrants who now feel forgotten.
Feds Propose $940 Million Settlement With Native American Tribes
by Laurel Morales
The settlement proposed by the Departments of Justice and Interior involves claims that the federal government contracted with tribes to run programs but failed to pay for all the services rendered.
Harvard Honors Scientific Researchers With Ig Nobels
Winners included Michael Smith who created a pain scale for bee bites. The award for literature went to two colleagues for discovering that the word "huh" is used in languages around the world.
With The Hungary-Serbia Border Sealed, Migrants Head To Croatia
by Lauren Frayer
Thousands of people are heading for Serbia's border with Croatia, which like Hungary is a member of the European Union — but unlike Hungary is wide open to migrants.
Las Vegas, N.M., Needs Amtrak To Help It Draw More Tourists
by Kirk Siegler
In northern New Mexico, many rural communities are worried about the possible loss of Amtrak's Southwest Chief. One historic railroad town has been trying to attract tourists with the train.