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As the world grows more complicated, so do methods for navigating through it. Often, the Internet is more reliable than a human when it comes to giving directions. But in some areas, that's not the case.

Shades of Praise is an interracial gospel choir in New Orleans that has become locally famous as a symbol of racial harmony. The group was a common sight at stages and churches around town. Then came Hurricane Katrina, and suddenly this choir has found itself thrust into a new role.

For workers with traditional pension plans, this was the year many had to face a harsh reality. About a quarter of a million people saw their pensions turned over to a government corporation, meaning lower benefits in the future.

Case numbers are up slightly, but not hospitalizations or deaths.

With Maus, a comic book based on his parents' survival of the Holocaust, Art Spiegelman won international acclaim. In the latest installment of Intersections.

Daily life in 17th century London comes alive again -- online -- through the diary of Samuel Pepys. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Phil Gyford about a project to put a literary and historical classic on the World Wide Web -- one day at a time.

Authorities didn't say which Pokemon card Vinath Oudomsine allegedly bought with the federal funds, but rare Pokemon cards have sold for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

His office said no members of Garcetti's staff tested positive and Garcetti is feeling well, isolating in his hotel room.

Monhegan Island, off the state's central coast, has only 50 year-round residents. Monhegan Island School has seven students this year, ages five through 12.

Baseball takes another step in its recognition of the Negro Leagues' contributions to the sport when 39 candidates are voted on at the end of this month in a special election for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.