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Syrian Mother Sends Children Across Mediterranean With Smugglers

A Syrian family in Egypt describes how they arrange to send their children with smugglers across the sea to Europe.

Praise For Indian PM's Diplomacy, Then A Backlash For His Undiplomatic Remark

He may have thought it was a compliment to say his Bangladeshi counterpart has done well "despite being a woman." Yes, it's now a hashtag.

More than half of the top 10 box-office hits this year have centered on female characters, says NPR film critic Bob Mondello. But only a few — like <em>Pitch Perfect 2</em> — were written or directed by women.

This Year, Women (And Girls) Rule The Big Screen

NPR film critic Bob Mondello notes that this year's most popular movies are surprisingly womancentric. That's more than at any other time in at least three decades.

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives at the federal courthouse for his arraignment. He is accused of crimes allegedly arising from an attempt to pay $3.5 million to someone from his days as a high school teacher not to reveal a secret about past misconduct.

Dennis Hastert Pleads Not Guilty At Chicago Arraignment

The former House speaker was indicted by a federal grand jury over charges that he lied to the FBI about paying hush money over his "past misconduct."

Union Protesters Make Feelings Known At Rauner Agenda Rally

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner received a mixed reception Monday during a southern Illinois stop meant to build public support for his legislative…

Former CIA director David Petraeus leaves the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C., in April after pleading guilty to sharing top government secrets with his biographer.

Luminaries Across Political Spectrum Filed Support Letters For Gen. Petraeus

In letters of support, Republicans and Democrats pleaded with a judge to keep Gen. David Petraeus from jail, after he pleaded guilty to revealing government secrets to his biographer.

To Beat Insomnia, Try Therapy For The Underlying Cause Instead Of Pills

A review of the medical evidence finds that therapy can break the cycle of chronic sleeplessness by addressing the anxieties that cause many people to stay awake.

Virginia Court Is Ordered To Reconsider Injunction In Sweet Briar College Case

The legal battle over Sweet Briar's fate has been fast-moving — the private women's school is slated to close on Aug. 25.

J.K. Rowling reads aloud during the Easter Egg Roll at the White House in 2010. We will neither confirm nor disconfirm the possibility that she was location-scouting for the American school.

Hogwarts Hops The Pond: Rowling Reveals U.S. Version Of Wizards' School

In a series of tweets with fans, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling confirmed that Americans will (eventually) have their own fictional version of the legendary school of witchcraft and wizardry.

Hundreds of protesters rally in McKinney, Texas, on Monday. Officers' response to a pool party has sparked a debate over racism and the proper use of force.

Chief Calls Actions Of Officer From McKinney, Texas, Pool Party Video 'Indefensible'

Cpl. Eric Casebolt's actions were "out of control" and "indefensible," police Chief Greg Conley said Tuesday evening.

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