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Muslim and Catholic scholars have concluded an unprecedented three-day meeting at the Vatican, vowing to work together to combat violence and terrorism --especially when it is carried out in God's name. Pope Benedict called on both faiths to resolve past prejudices.

Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz is negotiating an agreement to resign, NPR has confirmed. The development comes after the bank's board met Wednesday to consider Wolfowitz's fate, and caps weeks of controversy swirling around the former deputy defense secretary.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has signaled that interest rate cuts may be over for now. In remarks to an international monetary conference, Bernanke said that inflation has become a worry. The Fed chairman said that high oil prices are a doubled-edged sword.

The Mitchell Report names dozens of Major League Baseball players accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. Union-Tribune sports reporter Mark Zeigler explains how the report might impact steroid

On our monthly food segment, we'll talk about making comfort foods like winter soups, stews, roasts and casseroles.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the official who headed Baghdad's anti-corruption watchdog alleges that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki interfered with his agency's work and tolerated bribery and cronyism in his Cabinet.

California Proposition 7 on the November ballot is intended to reduce greenhouse gases. The measure would require utilities to use more wind, solar and other renewable resources to generate electricit

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts — the scion of an American political dynasty who became an iconic liberal legislator — died Wednesday of complications related to a cancerous brain tumor.

The Preuss School at UCSD responds to claims of grade manipulation and internal corruption. This comes on the heels of a U.S. News and World Report, which names the school one of the ten best high sch

In an election year when race and gender may create as much polarization as which political party you hail from, Ashman's film serves up a highly patriotic but also compassionate and all-embracing tone. There's a lot of flag waving and patriotic swells of music to be found in Proud American but there's also a sincere appreciation for the diversity that makes up our country. In a series of stories inspired by true events, the film pays tribute to the hard work of immigrants and minorities, and champions racial and religious tolerance.