U.S. officials have confirmed that a new round of airstrikes in Syria is ongoing, NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman told All Things Considered.
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New Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Syria
Witnesses in eastern Syria near the Turkish border report a fresh round of airstrikes against Islamic State positions.
Crime Falls As U.S. Locks Up Fewer People, Attorney General Holder Says
The U.S. is seeing “historic” progress in reducing both its crime and its incarceration rates, Attorney General Eric Holder said, with the federal prison population falling by some 4,800 inmates in the past year — “the first decrease we’ve seen in many decades.”
One Month Later: Michael Brown’s Family Calls For Arrest
The family of Michael Brown issued a new call for the police officer who shot and killed the 18-year-old to be arrested Tuesday.
Obama Tells Lawmakers He Has Authority He Needs For Islamic State Fight
The bottom line is that it is unlikely that President Obama will ask Congress for authorization to conduct military strikes against the Islamic State.
Riot Breaks Out At Tennessee Detention Center Where 32 Teens Escaped
A youth detention center in Tennessee that saw the escape of 32 teens on Tuesday is back in the news today.
Torrential Rain Swamps Phoenix, Strands Drivers
Monsoonal rainfall caused massive flash flooding in Phoenix on Tuesday, turning roads into raging torrents and stranding residents and drivers.
Another Police Shooting Reported In St. Louis Suburb
A St. Louis County police officer reportedly shot an armed man in Ferguson, Mo., after police responded to reports of shots being fired early Wednesday.
Gaza Talks To Continue As Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hamas Holds
A three-day truce between Israel and Hamas appeared to hold for a second day today as negotiators planned to meet in Cairo for indirect talks on prospects of a lasting cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
White House Says Delayed Action On Climate Change Could Cost Billions
In a report issued Tuesday, the White House warned that the cost of inaction when it comes to climate change outweighs the cost of implementing more-stringent regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.