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Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees'

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by NPR Staff

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.

Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by NPR Staff

Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.

Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by Lauren Frayer

Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off.

Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'

5.18.13 at 3:15pm by Eyder Peralta

The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.

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