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Claas Relotius, who has admitted to faking some of his reporting, had written dozens of articles for Der Spiegel.

The limited U.S. force has had a large impact on Syria's war, beating back ISIS and bringing relative calm to one corner of the country. President Trump's critics fear those gains could be lost.

As efforts to get farmers to stop growing coca in favor of legal crops falter, some farmers feel abandoned. But one man says he'll stand by them, helping farmers shift to cacao for high-end chocolate.

The amendment stirred controversy on the island. The National Assembly said this week that eliminating a definition of matrimony was "a way of respecting all opinions."

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois about his thoughts on withdrawing troops from Syria.

The U.S. is withdrawing its forces from Syria on orders from the White House. This is a reversal of U.S. policy and had been opposed by the Pentagon.

In June, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a ban on asylum-seekers fleeing gang violence or domestic abuse. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked that ban, saying it had "no legal basis."

Max Schachter's son Alex was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. For "First Holiday Since," Max reflects on spending the season without Alex, and on how Alex's death has given his life new meaning.

The Federal Reserve ignored pressure from President Trump and announced Wednesday that it will raise its key interest rate a quarter of a point.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration in its attempts to restrict asylum seekers at the border who are claiming fear based on domestic violence or gang violence in their home country.