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Syrian Troops Target Key Rebel-Held Town

5.19.13 at 8:15pm by Krishnadev Calamur

Qusair is a strategically important town that lies between Homs, where the Syrian uprising began two years ago, and the Lebanese border. If President Bashar Assad's troops – reportedly backed by Hezbollah fighters — regain the town, they would control an important route from the coast to the capital, Damascus.

Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building

5.19.13 at 6:15pm by NPR Staff

The iconic Industrial Trust Tower in downtown Providence is empty for the first time in 85 years. Developers want to turn it into luxury apartments — and want the state and city to pay for it. But Providence — like the rest of Rhode Island — faces its own economic problems, as well as a recent failed investment.

Two Excerpts You Should Read From Obama's Morehouse Speech

5.19.13 at 6:15pm by Eyder Peralta

President Obama delivered a rare, very personal speech during the commencement ceremony at the historically black college.

Reports: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Purchase Of Tumblr

5.19.13 at 2:15pm by Eyder Peralta

The deal for the blogging site is designed to attract younger users to the ailing Web portal. The Wall Street Journal is basing its report on unnamed sources close to the situation.