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Three men (see enlargement) sit on the Mexican side of the border in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, as a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits in El Paso, Texas, on Monday.

Bush Calls for Border Troops, Guest Workers

President Bush tells the nation in televised Oval Office speech on illegal immigration that "America can be a lawful society, and a welcoming society." The president plans to send 6,000 troops to help tighten the U.S.-Mexico border. But he also called again for a guest-worker program.

Alexander Van der Bellen, who was backed by the Green Party, celebrates during an election party Sunday in Vienna.

Left-Leaning Candidate Wins Austria's Presidential Election — Barely

Retired economics professor Alexander Van der Bellen edged out anti-immigrant populist candidate Norbert Hofer by just more than 31,000 votes — 0.6 percent of the vote.

Men and women in their traditional Bavarian clothing enjoy the atmosphere at the Augustiner Beer tent after the Parade of Costumes and Riflemen (Trachten- und Schuetzenzug) in Munich. The 181st Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 20 through October 5 and traditionally draws millions of visitors from across the globe in the world's largest beer fest.

For Oktoberfest-Goers In Munich, A Parade And A Party

Munich kicked off this year's Oktoberfest Saturday, beginning festivities in which the city expects to host 6 million visitors. For the first time, beer prices are above 10 euros per liter.

Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage, Singers & Birthdays Of Chick Corea, Marcus Miller & Bernard

Monday 6.11.18Night Train marks birthdays of two great drummers, acclaimed session man Bernard Purdie, and West Coast jazzman Shelly Manne. Plus more…

Lila, a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever, is joining the U.S. Capitol Police force as an emotional support animal.

The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force

Lila joins the force several months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that left many officers injured and suffering from emotional distress.

House Approves Plan to Cut Student Loan Rates

The House of Representatives approves a bill to cut student loan interest rates in half over the next 5 years. The measure passed with bipartisan support. The Democrats' bill would reduce interest rates on college loans for low- and middle-income students, by stepping them down slowly, from the current 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent in five years.

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O performs Friday, Saturday at Walker’s Jazz Lounge

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O will perform two shows at Walker’s Jazz Lounge this weekend with 8 p.m. performances on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7.

On Stage: At The Kechi Playhouse And At Roxy's

The Kechi Playhouse is putting Living on Love onstage Fridays through Sundays from September 6 to the 29th. This two-act farce from Joe DiPietro is…

Sunday Puzzle: A Lesson In Geography...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Deana Peck and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The Sissano Lagoon was part of Papua New Guinea devastated by a tsunami in 1998. Researchers used evidence from after that tsunami to compare to a tsunami thousands of years ago.

Skull Is Potentially From The Oldest Known Victim Of A Tsunami

Researchers say they've determined that a skull discovered in 1929 likely belonged to an individual who was killed in a tsunami 6,000 years ago.

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