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The U.N.-sponsored talks begin today in Geneva, five years into Syria's civil war. A message from the U.N. envoy for Syria hasn't necessarily helped matters.

Israel and Hamas have ignored a U.N. Security Council call for an immediate cease-fire. Israel continued attacks in Gaza and Hamas kept up with its rocketing of Israel. Meanwhile, U.N. officials said they plan to resume aid to Gaza as soon as practical.

The 20-foot-tall stainless steel cube was decorated with life-size human statues and semi-submerged in a coral lagoon. The artwork was criticized because it depicted human figures.

Amano, who was director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was instrumental in negotiations leading to the 2015 deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program.

The top local stories this morning from KERA News:A dissolution committee that will oversee the closing of Dallas County Schools will appoint a CEO…

President Clinton is among 150 heads of state gathered in New York City for the UN Millennium Summit. It's the largest gathering of world leaders in history. NPR's Ann Garrels reports.

March 21 is especially popular — it's got five "international days," from World Poetry Day to International Day of Forests.

Mark Everson, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, discusses the popularity of electronic filing. He also provides tips on who among us is most likely to be audited and offers options for people who still haven't filed.

While NASA put a rover on Mars, audiences were riveted by the high-stakes landing, and also by some high hair. Bobak Ferdowsi was on the mission control team when suddenly his haircut made him famous. "Mohawk Guy" has become an Internet star.

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, spoke of civilians being detained, interrogated and dying in the custody of Myanmar's military.