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American Kevin Patrick Dawes, 33, has been released after being held in Syria for four years. It was not clear what Dawes was doing in Syria when he was taken in 2012. Prior to that, he went to Libya, where he said he was a medic and a rebel fighter.

Syrian Government Releases American Held For 4 Years

Kevin Dawes was seized in Syria in 2012. The government never acknowledged holding him, but has now freed him after what U.S. officials described as lengthy negotiations.

NPR's Don Gonyea spotted this poster at Bernie Sanders' Buffalo field office in New York. Sanders has often praised Pope Francis for his focus on economic inequality.

Bernie Sanders Accepts An Invitation From The Vatican

Bernie Sanders plans to attend a Vatican conference about social, economic and environmental issues next week. Sanders says he's a "big, big fan of the pope" for "talking about the idolatry of money."

Mohamed Abrini (top right) is seen with Salah Abdeslam in this image taken from a CCTV camera at a gas station north of Paris on Nov. 11, 2015. Wanted for questioning over both the Paris attacks and the recent bombing of the Brussels airport, Abrini was arrested Friday.

Belgian Police Arrest A Key Suspect In Terrorism Attacks

Nearly five months after a "wanted" bulletin tied Mohamed Abrini to the Paris terrorist attacks, police in Belgium have arrested him.

2 Dead In Shooting At Air Force Base In Texas

Authorities have not identified the two men who died or the relationship between them. Two firearms were found at the scene at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, officials said.

Belgian Police Arrest A Key Suspect In Terrorism Attacks

Nearly five months after a "wanted" bulletin tied Mohamed Abrini to the Paris terrorist attacks, police in Belgium have arrested him.

Seven years ago, Johns Hopkins Hospital collaborated with Baltimore's Safe Streets program to bring violence prevention workers into the hospital to meet with the injured and settle conflicts. Now, the health department in Baltimore is trying to revive the program.

Baltimore Sees Hospitals As Key To Breaking A Cycle Of Violence

The city's health department wants to send ex-offenders who are trained to be "violence interrupters" to hospitals to talk with victims. Chicago has found such a program prevents repeat injuries.

Former President Bill Clinton meets members of the 1199 health care union after speaking to the group during a campaign stop for Hillary Clinton in New York last month.

Bill Clinton Recasts Black Lives Matter Protest Clash As 'Example'

The former president acknowledged that he was "talking past" protesters in a Thursday clash over the 1994 crime bill.

Bill Clinton on the campaign trail for his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Roundup: Reactions To Bill Clinton's Exchange With Black Lives Matter Protesters

Many found Bill Clinton's reaction to protesters on Thursday awkward and offensive. But will it have a lasting effect on Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? Here's what critics are saying.

2 Dead In Shooting At Air Force Base In Texas

Authorities have not identified the two men who died or the relationship between them. Two firearms were found at the scene at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, officials said.

New York police officers monitor a pro-encryption demonstration at an Apple store in February.

Apple-Justice Department Standoff Over iPhone Access Goes On, In New York

The Department of Justice says it will keep pressing for Apple's help unlocking a different iPhone seized in a drug investigation in New York.

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