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Women and children evacuated out of the last territory held by Islamic State militants wait to be screened by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the desert outside Baghouz, Syria, on Feb. 27.

With The Collapse Of The ISIS 'Caliphate,' A Camera Lens Lingers On Those Left Behind

As U.S.-backed forces fought in recent weeks to reclaim the last territory held by ISIS in Syria, photographer Felipe Dana turned his lens on the thousands of civilians rushing to evacuate.

A break-in occurred at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid on Feb. 22, Spanish authorities say. A judge now says the assailants flew via Portugal to the U.S.

North Korean Embassy Attack Suspects Fled To U.S., Spanish Court Says

A Spanish judge said the alleged attackers offered stolen hard drives and other materials to the FBI.

House Majority Whip James Clyburn Weighs In On Calls For Impeachment

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., the third ranking Democrat in the House, about growing calls for an impeachment inquiry from the House Democratic Caucus.

Mark Seliger says a sense of humor is what differentiates his portraits. Above, comedian Jerry Seinfeld as the Tin Man from <em>The Wizard of Oz.</em>

'Get Something That No One Else Has Gotten', Says Photographer Mark Seliger

Seliger has made portraits of actors, rock stars and presidents. The challenge, he says, is to "create something that's never been done before." A new book collects images from his last 30 years.

President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual town hall with Joe Biden, after the commission that organizes the presidential debates announced a change in format because of the coronavirus.

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Campaign Pushes For In-Person Debate Next Week

For health and safety reasons, debate organizers shifted next week's scheduled town hall to a virtual event. The president called the format "a waste of time."

Imperial County, California, is rural but has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx warned that the U.S. epidemic is in a "new phase."

Birx Warns U.S. Coronavirus Epidemic Is In 'New Phase' As Cases And Deaths Climb

Dr. Deborah Birx said on Sunday that infections are widespread in both urban and rural areas. Adm. Brett Giroir said it is time to "move on" from hydroxychloroquine and focus on effective treatments.

House Democrats hope to expand their majority in this election.

10 House Races To Watch

House Democrats hope to pick up seats in this election and add to their 232-197 majority. They have focused on President Trump's handling of the coronavirus and threats to the health care law.

It's New Year's Eve. Let's Drop Something From The Sky

"The things we choose to drop are visual symbols about the importance of the event or the place," sociology professor Michelle Janning said. That may mean dropping a giant Moon Pie down a building.

A farmer operates a combine to harvest soybeans in Wyanet, Ill. Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years.

Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected

Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019 — and most of the money came through a program that Congress never approved. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years.

Arts And Cultural Closings and Cancellations In Northeast Ohio

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday the state is banning large indoor gatherings, specifically of 100 people or more. The order does not apply to weddings, funerals or voting. He previously recommended postponing or canceling large, indoor gatherings where people are in close proximity. These arts and cultural events were canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Many organizations have also announced closures, listed below. - Third Friday event March 20 canceled

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