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A historic church that was also once a site integral to the Civil Rights movement is now listed among endangered historical places.

High food prices have set off protests from Haiti to Egypt, leaving aid officials struggling to cope with increasing desperation and hunger. The head of the World Food Program recently described the food shortages as a "silent tsunami."

Fox Sports, the sole owner of the new league, plans for games to begin in April. Previous attempts to relaunch the USFL have run into insurmountable issues.

The Beatles', Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released June 1, 1967, in Britain, and on June 2 in the United States. The album became a phenomenon, and its sound was perfect for the then-new frequencies of FM.

Danica Patrick placed fourth at last year's Indianapolis 500, earning the best time in the race for a woman driver. A self-described "girl," Patrick discusses how she got her start in the sport and the challenges she faces on the racetrack.

CIA Director Porter Goss resigns unexpectedly, leaving behind a spy agency still battling to recover from intelligence failures leading up to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as faulty information that helped bring about the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Two car bombs explode outside a military base west of Baghdad, wounding American and Iraqi troops. U.S. officials say September has set a record for car bombings, with 30 so far. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Carlos Santana is having a big year: the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the 20th anniversary of Supernatural, and now a new album featuring Spanish vocalist Buika, Africa Speaks.

Upon first listen, "Not Yet" flaunts the emotional energy characteristic of the London-based band The Veils. Subsequent attention reveals a surprising assortment of themes and ideas, including references to war, motherhood, disease, death and even a veiled mention of homosexuality.

October is high season for apples, which makes master baker Dorie Greenspan very happy. The author of Baking: From My Home to Yours shares a recipe for tarte tatin, a French dessert that resembles apple cobbler.