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The fall of Syria's ruler is a blow against Iran.
Iranian money and troops propped up the old Syrian leaders.
So how much does his government's collapse set back an adversary of Israel and the United States?
I'm A.
Martinez.
That's Steve Inskeep.
And this is up first from NPR News.
Some American colleges have a warning for their international students.
They're suggesting students who leave for the holidays should try to return before Inauguration Day to avoid any trouble at the border.
Real is that concern.
Also, who's flying drones over New Jersey?
Could it be a Springsteen van, someone who's afraid of the drivers?
And is it a coincidence that the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds was set there?
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