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Some Republican lawmakers hope Pope Francis addresses abortion in his talk this week, as a government shutdown looms over the question of federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

Charles Hedrich set off from western Alaska in 2013. After 3,700 miles and three summers of rowing, he finally made it Thursday, reaching Canada's Baffin Island.

For the Seattle school district's 53,000 students, the strike had delayed the start of the school year by six days. Sunday night's vote officially ends the strike.

A handful of states are refusing to name both parents from a same-sex couple on a birth certificate, even though its among the benefits named in the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.

Renee Montagne talks with Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., one of two Muslim members of Congress, about recent comments by Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump about Muslims.

Kamal says he was a chef and caterer in Damascus before the Arab Spring. He talks with David Greene about his harrowing experience fleeing with his family, and their hopes for a new life in Houston.

"I personally am deeply sorry that we have broken the trust of our customers and the public," says CEO Martin Winterkorn. The company lost nearly a quarter of its market value Monday in Europe.

Also: Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says no Muslim should be President; a body is found near a California wildfire; and World Rugby considers rule changes to reduce concussions.

Some people say they hope to see more women in political office. Tania Lombrozo takes a look at a study on whether or not these people are more likely to vote for female candidates — and vice versa.

Jon Hamm won best actor in a drama for his work on Mad Men, the first acting Emmy ever awarded to the critically acclaimed show. Veep and Game of Thrones won the best comedy and best drama categories.