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Jurors report they are split 6-6 in the murder trial of former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen. The 80-year-old defendant is accused of organizing the killing of three voting rights volunteers in Philadelphia, Miss., in 1964. It was one of the civil rights era's most notorious crimes.

Jason Isbell's Southeastern, Kanye West's Yeezus and an assortment of remarkable women dominated the Fresh Air critic's year in listening.

From the inescapable "Call Me Maybe" to Fiona Apple's intricate word puzzles to the strikingly gorgeous return of Iris DeMent, the Fresh Air critic counts down his favorite albums and musical moments of the year.

Across ambient, jazz, psychedelic and American Primitive styles, this year proved that the possibilities of the guitar continue to flourish.

Carla Hall can't stand sardines. In fact, she hasn't eaten them since childhood. But sardines are nutritious, safe and sustainable, so we gave her a challenge: Make them tasty, too.

South Carolina's latest run of perfection has gotten a huge boost from a group of young Gamecocks who make it difficult for coach Dawn Staley at times to know exactly what comes next. Freshmen MiLaysia Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson and sophomores Ashlyn Watkins and Chloe Kitts has pushed the No. 1 overall NCAA Tournament seed to a 32-0 mark.

The All Songs Considered host had his mind blown by Rosalía's LUX and his heart broken by Patrick Watson's uh oh, and was taken for a wild ride by Geese.

The ABA Journal, the magazine of the American Bar Association, recently ranked the top 25 legal shows in television history. L.A. Law ranked at the top of the list, beating Perry Mason. ABA Journal editor and publisher Edward Adams offers his insight.

In Baghdad, top U.N. weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei say they are encouraged by what they say is a distinct change in Baghdad's posture toward disclosure. NPR's Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Anne Garrels.

In Baghdad, top U.N. weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei say Iraq is showing positive signs of closer cooperation in the inspection process. Meanwhile, Belgium says it may block plans to use NATO to defend Turkey in case of a war against Iraq. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.