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Every year 35,000 new CDs are released. With all those artists clamoring for an audience, it's not surprising that some musical gems get overlooked. Three music business insiders share their picks for CDs that didn't get the attention they deserved.

The U.S. announced another series of sanctions against Russia Thursday, which include the world's largest diamond mining company and a Russian warship manufacturer.

Alyssa Nakken of the San Francisco Giants became the first woman to coach on the field in major league baseball history after regular first-base coach Antoan Richardson was ejected from the game.

A century ago, the Wright Brothers were working hard to develop the first manned flying machine. They weren't the only ones. One of their chief rivals was Samuel Pierpont Langley, an esteemed scientist and secretary of the Smithsonian Insitution. Author James Tobin tells Langley's story to NPR's Liane Hansen.

The CodeTalkers don't look like your everyday jam band. But don't let the dark suits they wear in concert fool you. The Atlanta-based trio doesn't take itself too seriously, despite the formal attire.

In a desperate drive to catch suspected terrorists, the United States is using torture and other harsh interrogation techniques. But that can often lead to wild goose chases because of unreliable information generated under duress, the author of a new book says.

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.

Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.

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.

Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.