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The ravaged Great Mosque of al-Nuri, as seen through rubble in the Old City of Mosul on Thursday. Iraqi forces say they've recaptured the landmark, where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the group's "caliphate" in 2014.

Iraq Reclaims Historic Mosul Mosque, Saying ISIS 'Caliphate' Has Fallen

Though the mosque now lies in ruins, the moment marks a symbolic victory for Iraqis, who watched three years ago as ISIS declared a "caliphate" from its pulpit. But the fight is by no means over.

C. diff infections, which rose for decades, are now falling, according to the CDC.

C. Diff Infections Are Falling, Thanks To Better Cleaning And Fewer Antibiotics

The bacterium C. difficile causes one of the most common infections in hospitals and nursing homes. After climbing for decades, the rate of new infections is now falling.

Baystate Franklin Medical Center nurse Suzanne Love arranges signs before a rally.

Nurses At Baystate Franklin Back On The Job

More than 200 nurses are back on the job at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, after a one-day strike, and a two-day lockout…

Flames and smoke rise from a fire near Mayer, Ariz. By Thursday, the Goodwin Fire had burned more than 20,000 acres and was just 1 percent contained.

Hundreds Flee Arizona Blaze As Conditions Spur Numerous Wildfires Across Southwest

The Goodwin Fire in Central Arizona's Yavapai County spurred the evacuation of at least 1,500 residents.

Alika Kinan was one of eight international activists honored at the State Department for their work against human trafficking.

State Department Honoree Was Trapped In A Brothel For Nearly 20 Years

Alika Kinan, a victim of sex trafficking in Argentina, made history when she sued her captors — and won. This week, she was honored as a "hero" for her activism.

Is Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Doing More Harm Than Good?

A study suggests the most recent minimum wage hike in Seattle may be doing harm. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the impact of Seattle's push for $15/hour.

Police investigate the aftermath of an early Saturday morning shooting at a Little Rock, Ark., nightclub, in which 17 people were injured.

Shooting At Little Rock Nightclub Injures 28

Police say that they do not believe the incident is related to terrorism and that all of the victims are alive.

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President Donald Trump, accompanied by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, right, and Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 10, 2017, before a public swearing-in ceremony for Gorsuch.

Justice Neil Gorsuch Votes 100 Percent Of The Time With Most Conservative Colleague

Justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas agreed on cases spanning several hotly contested issues, including same-sex marriage, gun rights, immigration and taxpayer aid to religious schools.

What You Should Know About The Senate Health Care Bill

Kaiser Health News Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rovner gives the latest news on the Senate health care bill.

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