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Syrian Government Troops Take Back Qusair
Syrian State TV says Qusair, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in the hands of government forces. The city is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria.
After Latest Gaffes, OSU President Gee To Retire
President of Ohio State University Gordon Gee, 69, is retiring. The announcement comes a week after a recording surfaced of comments he made about Catholics and southerners that some found offensive. Gee has apologized for his recent remarks, which were reportedly intended as jokes.
U.S. Trade Commission Rules Apple Violated Samsung Patents
The U.S. International Trade Commission's ruling affects some older models of the iPhone and iPad. President Obama has 60 days to overturn the order; Apple said it will appeal.
Special Election Called In New Jersey To Fill Vacant Senate Seat
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling a special election to fill the seat of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died Monday. The decision means the state will have two statewide elections three weeks apart. NPR's Joel Rose reports.
Already Hampered By Floods, Midwest Preps For More Rain
Both the Mississippi and Missouri rivers are flooding again. The floods have closed the river to barge traffic near St. Louis and are threatening some small towns north of there following a levee breach. On top of that, more rain is in the forecast.
What's Next For Bradley Manning And The WikiLeaks Trial?
All Things Considered host Robert Siegel talks with Ed Pilkington of The Guardian about the trial of Pfc. Bradley Manning, who is accused of leaking classified military documents to WikiLeaks.