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President Barack Obama speaks to media after the G20 closing at JW Marriott Hotel on Monday in Hangzhou, China.

Obama: Talks With Russia Over Syria Strategy Suffer From 'Gaps Of Trust'

The president met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-20 summit. On Monday, Obama said their negotiations were unsuccessful. The same day, bombings in Syria killed more than 50 people.

The spiny lizard, like other lizards, relies on sunshine and shade to regulate its body temperature. That makes the animals particularly vulnerable to climate change.

For Lizards, Climate Change Is A Deadly — And Complex — Threat

Scientists knew that lizards, which bask in the sun for warmth, are vulnerable to climate change. A new study suggests the hazards are more complicated, and possibly worse, than previously believed.

Truck Drivers Block Highway Near Calais, France, In Migrant Crisis Protest

Hundreds of French truck drivers block a highway near the city of Calais to protest the country's handling of the migrant crisis. A controversial migrant camp called "The Jungle" is nearby.

Texas Prison Museum Director Jim Willett with the retired electric chair, "Old Sparky," the most popular exhibit in his museum.

From Homemade Weapons To Inmate Art, An Inside Look At Life Behind Bars

The Texas Prison Museum displays wooden guns that look real, shanks made from spoons and a chess set carved from soap. The item that gets the most attention? An electric chair nicknamed Old Sparky.

Phyllis Schlafly, Who Opposed Equal Rights Amendment, Dies At 92

Schlafly may best be remembered for her efforts in 1973 to stop the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Steve Inskeep talks to Penny Young Nance, CEO and president of Concerned Women for America.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives Monday in Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN Summit. The U.S. canceled a bilateral meeting scheduled for Dutarte and President Obama.

Philippine President Expresses 'Regret' For Cursing Obama

The White House has been critical of Rodrigo Duterte for the killing of thousands of suspected drug dealers since he took office. A planned meeting between the two leaders was canceled.

Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem Protest Is Good For Jersey Sales

The San Francisco quarterback is refusing to stand during the national anthem. Dick's Sporting Goods reports that Kaepernick's jersey is now the No. 3 seller — behind only Cam Newton and Tom Brady.

This rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area — shown in October 2008 — was apparently destroyed by vandals. The sandstone pedestal, which was found in pieces last week, was roughly 7 feet to 10 feet across and located in a fenced-off section of the park.

Video Appears To Show Tourists Destroying Popular Oregon Rock Formation

The sandstone pedestal in Cape Kiwanda was fenced off, but visitors often slipped past to take photos. A video shows people pushing on the rock. There's a shout of "Got 'em!" as the formation falls.

President Obama announced on Tuesday in Laos that the U.S. will provide additional assistance to help remove unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. during the Vietnam War. "Given our history here, I believe the United States has a moral obligation to help Laos heal," Obama said.

Obama Pledges To Help 'Heal' Laos, Decades After U.S. Bombings

In a historic visit, the president pledges to double funding to clear the many unexploded bombs that are leftovers from the Vietnam War.

U.S. Army soldiers take up a position during a patrol in Baghdad in 2007. The U.S. has been waging war nonstop for 15 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. Despite the protracted conflicts and disappointing results, U.S. involvement in multiple wars appears set to continue for years to come.

Sept. 11 Legacy: One Endless War Against Many Radical Enemies

The U.S. went to war after Sept. 11 and has now been fighting for 15 years, the longest unbroken period in its history. Despite disappointing results, there's broad consensus it should continue.

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