At Least 107 Dead In Crane Collapse At Mecca's Grand Mosque
High winds apparently caused the crane to topple at a time when Muslims from around the world are converging on the city as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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'Meet The Patels': One Man's Quest To Find Love, The Old-School Indian Way
Ravi Patel had tried and failed to find "The One." So he reluctantly let his parents arrange for him to meet dozens of prospects. And his sister has filmed the whole thing — for our viewing pleasure.
Week In Politics: Outsider Presidential Candidates, Joe Biden On 'Colbert'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times.
'Serial Rebel' Jeremy Corbyn Expected To Win Labour Party Leadership
The British Labour Party is choosing its next leader who will go head-to-head with Prime Minister David Cameron in Parliament. Frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn is not exactly considered mainstream.
Serena Williams' Grand Slam Quest Ends With Loss To Roberta Vinci
Serena Williams will not be playing for a grand slam Saturday in the women's singles final. She lost to Roberta Vinci in three sets in the U.S Open semifinal Friday.
U.S. Diplomatic Hopes Fade As Russia Provides More Support To Syrian Regime
Russia is doubling down on its support for the Syrian regime, as the U.S. tries to revive a diplomatic track. NPR explores how the U.S. has misread Russia all these years.
Rep. Steve Israel Condemns Use Of Iran Nuclear Deal As A 'Cheap, Partisan Stunt'
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Democratic Rep. Steve Israel, an opponent of the Iran nuclear deal, about what he wants to see happen next.
Parish In Vienna Welcomes Refugees Ahead Of Pope's Plea
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Rev. Peter Schipka, general secretary of the Austrian Bishops Conference, about the Pope's call for parishes to take in refugees. His parish welcomed refugees in June.
Denmark Might Be Winning The Global Race To Prevent Food Waste
According to a recent report from the Danish government, Danes now throw away 25 percent less food than they did five years ago. Supermarkets are doing their part by selling older food at a discount.
Statements Show Nuclear Deal Did Not Change Iran's View Of Israel
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Thomas Erdbrink, Tehran bureau chief for The New York Times, about the Iran supreme leader's latest statement that Israel won't exist in 25 years.