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Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy

The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.

Pastor's Gay Brother 'Frustrated That NPR Made This A News Story'

Last week, Pastor Allan Edwards told NPR about his choice to marry a woman despite his attraction to men. His story prompted comments from many — including his brother Dexter.

Introducing The 'Code Switch Illinois' Blog

Editor's note:January marks a new phase in our journalism. Due to the merger between WUIS and Illinois Issues, we now have a number of journalists that…

In this June 27, 2006, file photo U.S. military guards walk within Camp Delta at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base, Cuba. The U.S. announced the transfer of four detainees from Guantanamo to Oman; one will go to Estonia.

4 Guantanamo Detainees Transferred To Oman, 1 To Estonia

The transfers, announced late Wednesday, bring to 122 the number of detainees who remain at Guantanamo Bay. The move comes amid GOP opposition, citing security, to freeing prisoners from the facility.

Venison chili prepared for a chili cookoff at DC Central Kitchen. The nonprofit received 3,300 pounds of deer meat from the National Park Service between December 2013 and March 2014.

Venison As Benison: Food Banks Score From Deer Overpopulation

With the start of hunting season, wildlife managers are tackling the overabundance of deer in parks around the country. Some of that meat is being salvaged and processed to distribute to the hungry.

The 20 Greatest Things About This Amazing 'The Boy Next Door' Trailer

How bonkers is the trailer for this Jennifer Lopez thriller? Watch and be amazed.

Join Us Tonight To Talk About The 'Whiteness Of Public Radio Voice'

In a widely circulated piece, Chenjerai Kumanyika, who is black, wonders if he has to sound "white" to make it on public radio. We're taking the conversation to Twitter tonight. Join us:#PubRadioVoice

Dozens of elite women's soccer players have ended their fight against the use of turf at this summer's Women's World Cup. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach, seen here in a 2013 US Women's National Team game.

Soccer Players End Lawsuit Over Artificial Turf At Women's World Cup

The suit accused the organizers of discrimination, saying elite men's teams would never be forced to play on an artificial surface instead of natural grass. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach.

Miss Philippines, Megan Young, sends a kiss to the audience after winning the Miss World title in last year's competition. She's helped raise money for typhoon victims in her homeland.

A Reason To Respect The Miss World Pageant

They parade in swimsuits. They swan in evening gowns. And they bring global health issues into the spotlight.

In an independent, Australian film, a single mother (Essie Davis) and her troubled young son (Noah Wiseman) are terrorized by a mysterious character from a children's book called <em>Mister Babadook</em>.

Beware The 'Babadook,' The Monster Of Your Own Making

The monsters of repression are what terrorize a mother and her son in this independent, Australian, horror movie. "I wanted it to look more low-fi and more handmade," says director Jennifer Kent.

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