Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.
How To Take A Selfie With Your Dog
One trick is a device that puts a tennis ball on top of a smartphone.
If Kevin McCarthy Wins Speakership, His Challenges Will Be Immediate
He has formally announced his candidacy for the House speakership. He'll need to get the nod from hardline and moderate members of the Republican caucus and he'll have pressing business to attend to.
Russian Air Strikes In Syria Complicate A Very Messy War
Russia carried out some 20 air strikes in Syria on Wednesday. Now the U.S. military is scrambling to make sure American and Russian war planes steer clear of each other over the skies of Syria.
Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Puts A New Twist On His Visit
Joshua McElwee, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, talks about the pope's meeting with Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses.
The Volkswagen Scandal And Germany's Reputation
The case cuts at the heart of essential German traits: reliability, precision, and environmental awareness. Constanze Stelzenmueller of the Brookings Institution talks about the impact on Germany.
When Cuban Migrants Flooded Miami, What Did It Do To The Local Economy?
As migrants pour into Europe, there's a debate about the impact they'll have. To help inform that discussion, here's a look at the economic history of the 1980 Mariel boat lift from Cuba to Florida.
Afghan Government Says Army Has Retaken Kunduz From The Taliban
The Afghan government claims Thursday that its troops have retaken the northern city of Kunduz, which fell to Taliban forces two days earlier.
What Does Russia Want In Syria?
Richard Barrett, the former director of global counterterrorism operations at the British intelligence service MI6, talks about what Russia is trying to achieve in Syria.