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Ancient Afghan Poetry Form Adapts to Tell Story of Modern Life and Conflict
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Taliban to Join Talks With Negotiators as Afghanistan Takes Control of Security
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: It could be a breakthrough moment in the longest conflict in American history. U.S. and Afghan peace negotiators are going to sit down with the militants who've been battling American troops since 2001....
Engagement in Direct Talks by Taliban Reflects Afghanistan's Desire for Peace
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: For more on all of this, we turn to three people with extensive experience dealing with Afghanistan. David Sedney served in Afghanistan on the National Security Council staff and then as deputy assistant...
News Wrap: At G-8 Summit, Leaders Press for Syrian Peace Talks
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN: Leaders at the G8 summit pressed for Syrian peace talks today. But a final statement didn't call for the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, and didn't mention military aid for the opposition....
Sen. Rand Paul on Balancing Legalized Immigration With Improved Border Security
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJEFFREY BROWN: And we turn to the politics of immigration. Even as the legislation makes its way through the Senate, John Boehner raised major new hurdles today, affecting its prospects in the House. Ray Suarez...
NASA's Cassini Cameras to Provide Breathtaking Image of Earth from Saturn
In 2006, NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured this backlit view of of Saturn's rings during an eclipse of the sun. Courtesy Cassini Imaging Team/ Image by NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI. Editor's note: Carolyn Porco is the leader of the imaging team for the...