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Bangladesh Court Commutes Islamist Leader's Death Sentence

2:03pm September 17, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Delwar Hossain Sayedee will instead spend the rest of his life in prison. He was convicted last year for his role in the violence surrounding the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.

The U.S. is providing supplies to combat Ebola. But people are needed as well.

What The U.S. Has Given To Fight Ebola, From Thermometers To Soap

1:33pm September 17, 2014

by Geoff Brumfiel

U.S. aid is beginning to flow into the countries fighting the deadly virus. But while protective equipment and food supplies are vital, what's really needed now are health workers.

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Susan Rice: Islamic State Fight Will Not Be 'Iraq War Redux'

1:06pm September 17, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

In an interview with NPR, the national security adviser said the U.S. will not be drawn into a ground war in Iraq and Syria, even if local forces are insufficient at containing the Sunni militants.

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House Speaker John Boehner has expressed cautious support for the White House plan. He and other House GOP leaders are backing a measure to authorize the arming and training of moderate Syrian rebels.

House Poised To Vote On Arming, Training Syrian Rebels

12:28pm September 17, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The expected vote on whether to authorize the Obama administration's plan to arm and train moderate fighters comes as the president meets with military officials at U.S. Central Command.

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Thanks To Nutella, The World Needs More Hazelnuts

6:48am September 17, 2014

by Dan Charles

Nutella, launched 50 years ago, has turned into a global phenomenon, boosting demand for hazelnuts. Now producers are looking beyond Turkey's north coast, where most of these nuts are grown.

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Jung Ha-yoon, 2, and other children in Seoul, South Korea, enjoy playing around (and in) ceramic jars. The country's infant mortality rate dropped 91 percent between 1972 and 2012.

More Birthdays For Kids Under 5 Around The World

8:12pm September 16, 2014

by Eleanor Klibanoff

The number of deaths of children under 5 has dropped by 49 percent since 1990. There are many reasons why, from better vaccines and health workers to "kangaroo mother care."

Rep. Gowdy To Lead New Benghazi Committee In First Public Hearing

7:21pm September 16, 2014

by Brakkton Booker

House lawmakers will give the Sept. 11 attacks in Libya two years ago a fresh look. Wednesday's hearing will be the first public one since Gowdy, R-S.C., became head of a special Benghazi committee.

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U.S. To Send 3,000 Troops To West Africa To Aid In Ebola Epidemic

5:33pm September 16, 2014

On Tuesday, President Obama announced that the U.S. will send more military personnel and resources to Africa to fight the deadly virus.

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Ebola Outbreak Presents Special Challenges For U.S. Military

5:33pm September 16, 2014

by Geoff Brumfiel

On Tuesday, President Obama announced a larger U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak that will put 3,000 troops on the front line. What can the military can provide and how quickly they can do it?

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American Doctor In Libera Calls U.S. Ebola Response Plan 'Outstanding'

5:33pm September 16, 2014

Melissa Block talks to Dr. Timothy Flanigan in Liberia about President Obama's announcement that the U.S. will ramp up aid efforts to fight the Ebola outbreak.

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