A rare German Bible found in Texas is now digitized
A 1983 routine cleaning at Boerne High School in Texas yielded a rare and precious find: a thick, ornate Bible wrapped in cloth and written in low German. Now it will soon be seen online.
British Parliament Approves Airstrikes Against ISIS
The British Parliament voted Friday to join U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq. It's an important political marker for the Obama administration's efforts to build a worldwide alliance.
Baseball Roundup: Jeter's Farewell, Playoffs, Long Games
Derek Jeter ended his storybook baseball career with a walk-off base hit and one last ovation from his adoring fans. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis talks with Rachel Martin.
At U.N., Attention Divided Between Airstrikes And Climate Chage
Fighting the threat posed by ISIS is a major focus of the UN gathering in New York. President Obama also turned his attention to another global issue, climate change.
Syria Airstrikes Targeted Command Sites, Training Facilities
The U.S., along with several Arab states, launched airstrikes inside Syria overnight. The strikes targeted the group that calls itself the Islamic State.
Second Round Of Airstrikes In Syria Target Oil Assets
The U.S. launched another round of airstrikes inside Syria on Wednesday, again targeting the group known as the Islamic State.
U.S. Regional Partners Offer Vocal Support Of Syria Airstrikes
Overnight airstrikes in Syria mark a major expansion of the U.S.-led war on ISIS — one that's bound to be controversial in the Middle East.
Airstrikes Against Islamic State Involve Dance With Assad
Melissa Block speaks with Andrew Tabler, senior fellow at the Washington Institute, about how U.S. strikes on ISIS impact the Bashar Assad regime.
At U.N., Obama Vows To Dismantle Islamic State
At the United Nations, President Obama made the case for American intervention in the Mideast to counter ISIS, but called for an international response against that threat and others.
Syria's Civil War Complicates Plan To Combat Islamic State
The international strategy to deal with Iraq seems fairly clear cut — help Iraqi forces beat back a terrorist group that controls much of its territory. In Syria, that's far more complicated.
What Makes A Bike Pump Worth $450?
The classic Italian Silca pump, a favorite of bicycle racers since 1917, has been redesigned and is now made in Indianapolis. Last year Joshua Poertner bought the company from the founder's grandson.
Network TV's Fall Lineup Distinguished By Diversity
This season a dozen new network TV shows feature non-white characters as leads or co-leads. The shows aren't just notable for their casting diversity, but for how they talk about race and culture.