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Tiger At The Masters: The Juncture Of Exhilaration And Peril

Frank Deford wonders if a win would be a comeback or a way of getting back at Woods' detractors.

After Missteps, Does J.C. Penney Stand Another Chance?

One analyst says it must "embrace" its customers to recuperate, but others wonder if it can survive.

How Louisville Went From 'Little Brother' To Powerhouse

The university's athletic department is becoming one of the country's most admired.

'Way Of The Knife' Explains CIA Shift From Spying To Killing

New York Times reporter Mark Mazzetti's new book details how the CIA became a "machine for killing."

 

'Comandante' Chavez Still Revered By Some, Despite Failings

Journalist Rory Carroll has a new book on Hugo Chavez's career and his impact on Venezuela.

'It's Not Normal': Syrian War Transforms Lives

A young Syrian woman has put her dream to teach on hold as she works to help the Syrian opposition.

A Close-Up Of Syria's Alawites, Loyalists Of A Troubled Regime

A filmmaker documents a Syrian town where many believe Assad is the only man who can save them.

Inside North Korea, No Obvious Signs Of Crisis

Visitors to the reclusive country say the capital does not appear to be on war footing.

PBS NewsHour

A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady'

The death of Margaret Thatcher, whose leadership had global ramifications, has opened up old wounds for some British citizens. For more on the controversial legacy of Britain's "Iron Lady," Gwen Ifill talks with Time magazine's assistant managing editor Rana Foroohar and John Burns, London bureau chief for The New York Times.

British Public Reacts to Margaret Thatcher's Death With Praise and Censure

While Britain prepares to honor and bury former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her death has incited mixed reactions from the British public and not everyone has been mourning. Alex Thompson of Independent Television News reports on celebratory street parties and increased downloads of a Judy Garland song.

Filmmaker Captures Life for Syrians Whose World Has Been Blown Apart

FRONTLINE's latest documentary, "Syria Behind the Lines," explores the everyday lives of citizens caught in the midst of the country's civil war. Jeffrey Brown talks with film director and producer Olly Lambert about witnessing daily life in Syria, indiscriminate attacks on civilians and the future of the country.

Ten Years After Baghdad's Fall, a Look Back at the Iraq War

Ten years ago, the United States bombed and then invaded Baghdad in Operation Iraqi Freedom. But before the final combat troop withdrawal on Aug. 19, 2010, the United States and Iraq would see highs and lows in a conflict that would continue to be the subject of debate to this day. Watch a video synopsis of the Iraq war.

BBC News

Syrian rebels in al-Qaeda pledge

The leader of the al-Nusra Front, one of the main jihadist groups fighting in Syria, pledges allegiance to the chief of al-Qaeda.

South Korea raises alert level

South Korea raises its alert level to "vital threat" amid indications that North Korea is preparing for a medium-range missile test.

Test-tube baby pioneer dies, aged 87

Professor Sir Robert Edwards, whose work led to the world's first test-tube baby in 1978, dies at the age of 87.

Dutch uncover large-scale meat fraud

Dutch authorities say some 50,000 tonnes of meat sold as beef across Europe since January 2011 may have contained horsemeat.

More from NPR

Inside North Korea, No Obvious Signs Of Crisis

Visitors to the reclusive country say the capital does not appear to be on war footing.

Britain's Iron Lady, Former Prime Minister Thatcher, Dies

During her 11 years in office, she remade Britain and became an iconic figure for conservatives.

Osama Bin Laden's Son-In-Law Set To Appear In N.Y. Court

The Obama administration will try him in a federal court instead of using a military commission.

After Years Of Struggle, Veteran Chooses To End His Life

"I decided that I was no longer going to watch myself deteriorate," says Iraq War vet Tomas Young.