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After Jackie, a new History Channel documentary, tells the stories of three of the Black baseball players who followed Jackie Robinson into the major leagues.

How do you begin to think of a dish that will wow judges' hearts and stomachs? If you're Ellie Mathews, winner of a $1 million prize in the Pillsbury Bake-Off, "it involves a fair amount of experimentation."

South Korean and Japanese officials say the latest missile flew over Hokkaido and fell into the ocean, and the South Korean military conducted a live-fire ballistic missile drill in response.

A heat wave that's been affecting Europe has caused dangerous infrastructure damage in Britain. The country's transportation sector has seen the worst of it.

The government only funds the lifetime of chimpanzees that fall under specific requirements.

As voters head to the polls on Election Day, NPR hears what issues are most important across the country — from the economy to health care.

The Miami Heat set an NBA record, hitting a record 40 out of 40 free throw attempts.

Bill Murray plays Franklin D. Roosevelt in the new movie Hyde Park on Hudson. Critic Kenneth Turan says Murray's work beautifully conveys the notion of the chief executive as seductive star performer who counts on his charm to get his way.

Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as "unprovoked and crazy." At least three of their soldiers were injured.

Twelve former members of the Florida A&M marching band are charged in the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. The charges have now been upgraded to manslaughter. Champion's parents said Tuesday that they are encouraged by the stiffer charges.