NPR Staff
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Assad's downfall came less than two weeks after an initial incursion west of the country's second largest city, Aleppo, triggered a cascading series of routs and retreats by the demoralized Syrian military.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect at 4 a.m. Wednesday local time. Israel agreed Tuesday to the ceasefire to stop the war it's been fighting with the Iran-backed militant group for over a year.
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A year has passed since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the start of its war in Gaza. Here's a look at some key moments from photojournalists on the ground.
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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated on Tuesday in the last scheduled debate of the election. The sparring was mostly collegial but a number of points on key issues require additional context or corrections.
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Your guide to the seven swing states that will decide this year’s presidential election: Georgia, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
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From the economy to immigration and abortion, NPR looks at what the candidates said and adds context.
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The Chicks and Pink brought plenty of star power of their own.
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The Games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.
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A young political dissident in Europe made his name in the news media as a defiant critic of the Chinese Communist Party. His former housemate and alleged victim says he's a grifter.
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From fencing to swimming and gymnastics to volleyball, we take a look at what the 2024 Paris games have brought us.