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Yoram Kaniuk speaks in 2008 at the AFI Fest premiere of <em>Adam Resurrected</em>, based on a novel he wrote.

Israeli Writer Yoram Kaniuk, 83, On Pain And Peace

Author and journalist Yoram Kaniuk died June 8 at age 83. He joined Fresh Air's Terry Gross in August 1988 to talk about fighting in the Israeli underground and his belief that, for Israelis and Palestinians, "the only way is to live somehow together."

The cover image of <em>The Complete Roost Johnny Smith Small Group Sessions</em>, a 2002 box set of work from across the jazz guitarist's career.

Johnny Smith, Revered Guitar Player, Has Died

Though mainly a jazz player, wrote the surf guitar anthem "Walk, Don't Run," which became a Top 10 hit for The Ventures on two occasions.

Syrian rebel fighters hold a position Thursday in the northwestern town of Maaret al-Numan. At least 93,000 people, including more than 6,500 children, have been killed in Syria's civil war.

U.S. Says It Has 'High Confidence' Syria Used Chemical Weapons

The White House says sarin gas has killed up to 150 people in Syria, and that the use of chemical weapons crosses a "red line."

Pope Francis leads rosary concluding Marian month of May on May 31, at St. Peter's square at the Vatican.

Pope's Reference To 'Gay Lobby' Broaches Taboo Topic

Pope Francis has surprised many with his candor in the early days of his papacy. In recent remarks, he reportedly acknowledged a so-called gay lobby in the Vatican. The pope's words are being interpreted as part of a broader effort to re-examine the way the Vatican is run.

Iranians attend a campaign rally for Saeed Jalili, a leading presidential candidate, on Wednesday. Iranians vote on Friday, and the next president will have to deal with a weakening economy that faces increasingly tough international sanctions.

As Sanctions Squeeze, Iranians Keep Improvising

Whoever wins Iran's presidential election will face a major challenge: how to revive a struggling economy that is facing tough international sanctions. Iranians have been finding ways around the punitive measures for decades, but are they running out of options?

Under The Radar: Some Pilots Of Small Drones Skirt FAA Rules

Unmanned drones aren't just a tool for governments anymore. By as early as this year, the FAA expects to propose rules opening small, unmanned airborne vehicles, or drones, for commercial use.

Death Toll In Syria Jumps To Nearly 93,000

Death toll numbers in Syria have been revised higher after a report released by the Human Rights Data Analysis Group. Melissa Block talks to Megan Price, the group's director of research.

A worker guides a crane in Watford City, N.D. Oil production has tripled in five years, leading to rapid growth in some of the state's counties.

5 Things To Know About America's Fastest-Growing Counties

Energy production, military realignment, Hispanic immigration, student enrollment and changing retirement patterns are among the forces driving population gains in America's fastest-growing counties.

After a photo of Lanny Martinson's dog tag was placed on Facebook and elsewhere, Marines and veterans helped track him down. Martinson lost the tag in Vietnam in 1968.

Lost In 1968 Battle, Marine's Dog Tag Found Again

Lanny Martinson was a 23-year-old Marine sergeant in Vietnam when he last saw his dog tags. In the 45 years since, he thought they were gone forever, lost in the mad rush to save his life and to help the men he was with when they walked into a minefield.

Chemical Weapons Use In Syria Crosses U.S. 'Red Line'

U.S. and European intelligence has determined that the Syrian government has used Sarin chemical weapons on multiple occasions in its fight to suppress rebels. With this determination, the White House says aid for the rebels — perhaps in the form of heavy weapons — will be forthcoming.

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