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Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.

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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

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Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

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