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The Russian president says the part of the money will go to complete a new launch facility under construction in the country's far east.

JPMorgan Chase says it will cover Social Security and Welfare payments for its customers if the government goes into default or the shutdown continues. The bank would almost certainly get its money back once Congress comes to an agreement.

The yoga clothier had a big public relations problem earlier this year when women complained that some of its pants allowed too much to be seen. Founder Chip Wilson says any woman can wear his company's clothes, but "quite frankly, some women's bodies just actually don't work" in them.

Lowland Hum's new video for the song "War Is Over" uses archival film clips to create a stirring collage of different eras. The found footage takes us from the stark aftermath of an earthquake to the distant joy in an unknown family's home movies.

SoftBank's acquisition of a majority stake in Sprint Nextel appears to have cleared a final hurdle. The FCC reportedly approved the deal on Wednesday. Regulatory approval is the last step before the mega deal can be completed.

The statue wasn't damaged, but Liberty Island was pummeled last fall by Superstorm Sandy. Now, just in time for July 4th celebrations, the island and the statue are open again to visitors. If you can't be there, webcams provide beautiful views. Also, WNYC has a video report on Lady Liberty's history.

In an interview with Fox News, President Bashar Assad said it was "self-evident" that what happened in Syria is a war crime, but that it wasn't his regime that used the chemical weapons.

San Fermin's self-titled debut is an orchestral wonder, born in the shadow of looming adulthood. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with the group's leader, 24-year-old Ellis Ludwig-Leone.

The European aircraft maker expects passenger traffic in the region to more than double by the year 2032, fueling demand for its giant A380.

A 24-year-old Dodgers fan was stabbed to death, after leaving the ballpark on Wednesday. Police said it was another incident sparked by a Dodgers-Giants rivalry.