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American nuns attend Mass at Sant'Apollinare in Rome. The umbrella group that represents the majority of the approximately 56,000 U.S. nuns plans to meet later this month to discuss its response to a Vatican reprimand.

Nuns And The Vatican: A Clash Decades In Making

A recent Vatican crackdown has taken many American sisters by surprise. But observers say the conflict has been brewing since the Second Vatican Council, the controversial church liberalization launched in the 1960s.

Documents released Thursday show Osama bin Laden wanted al-Qaida and other extremist groups to focus on the U.S., and he was upset that they were killing so many Muslims. This undated image was seized from the walled compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where bin Laden was killed a year ago.

Bin Laden Papers Show Him Frustrated, Marginalized

The former al-Qaida leader was planning attacks throughout his years in Pakistan, which included a wish to kill President Obama. But the plots were far beyond the capability of his weakened organization. And bin Laden was upset with the actions of affiliated groups he couldn't control.

Governor says infrastructure panel will end a "bizarre" and "wasteful" situation

Governor Andrew Cuomo appointed his second blue ribbon panel of the week - this time to oversee infrastructure and capital projects including road and…

Democrats Keep Getting Dinged For Hitting GOP On Women's Health, Loans

Obama administration officials, congressional Democrats and others have repeatedly charged Republicans with trying to strip money from women's health to pay to keep interest rates on some student loans from doubling. But as journalists, including NPR's own Julie Rovner, have pointed out, that doesn't appear to be true. Still, a MoveOn.org ad appearing Thursday repeats the charge.

<strong>When The World Needs Saving: </strong>Marvel superheroes Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) are the world's last line of defense — but that doesn't mean they get along.

'The Avengers': Slick Summer Superheroics

Marvel superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more band together to save the world. NPR's Bob Mondello says the Joss Whedon-directed genre flick is enjoyably zingy, delivering zippy banter, fun effects and spectacular battle scenes.

Daniel Chong appears at a news conference on Tuesday in San Diego.

Student Forgotten In Holding Cell: 'Changes Have To Be Made'

In an interview with NPR, Daniel Chong said five days without food or water tested his sanity and his resolve to live. Now he wants the government to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Larry Scott watches the races from the many screens at the off-track betting parlor in Phoenix, N.Y. He says he doesn't have any desire to bet on the horses online and prefers the OTB.

Why betting on horses is legal, when gambling elsewhere is not

The rules on legal gambling in New York State can be a little murky.Casinos on Indian Territory are allowed, but not elsewhere - for now. Gov. Andrew…

This year, U.S. corn farmers have planted more acres of the crop than at any time since the Great Depression.

Corn Farmers Hope, Cautiously, For A Bumper Crop

U.S. farmers have planted more acres of corn in 2012 than in any year since the Great Depression. And while some are concerned that a bumper crop could push down prices, some analysts say global demand will help offset an increase in corn yields.

Left to right: Youth Radio participants Evan Childress, 21; Brandon McFarland, 26; Rayana Godfrey, 18; and Skylar Tye Bryant, 18, pose in front of a portrait of Marvin Gaye at the Washington, D.C., restaurant Marvin.

'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers

As part of a project commemorating Marvin Gaye's breakthrough protest album What's Going On, Youth Radio producer Brandon McFarland was asked to remix Gaye's raw tracks with lyrics and contributions from Oakland-area youths.

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