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Diary Of A Gitmo Detainee
This week, Slate magazine published excerpts of the 466-page memoir of Guantanamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi. It's a remarkable account of the interrogation methods that were used by the U.S. and their effects. Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Kelly McEvers talks to Larry Siems, who posted the memoirs.
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Big Songs, Big Hype (Oh Yeah, They're Women)
Three heavily hyped new bands have little in common, except being led by women. How important is that?
Syrian Rebel Leader: We Won't Share U.S. Arms With Extremists
The U.S. says it will consider arming the rebels if it can confirm Bashar Assad's regime used the nerve gas sarin in recent attacks. But there's a danger that any weapons the U.S. provides could fall into the wrong hands.