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The study estimates that 100 million sharks are killed globally every year. Shark populations are especially vulnerable because they do not reproduce quickly or early on in life. New protections are up for consideration at an international conference Sunday.

Last year, Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Laura Sullivan spoke with a deacon at St. Joseph Abbey in eastern Louisiana, where monks have been making simple pine caskets for more than 100 years. Now, for the first time, the brothers are able to legally sell their caskets to the Louisiana public after a court ruling.

The owners have not voted, however, on prohibiting crown hits by ball carriers outside the tackle box.

The defense secretary said the U.S. has to be "very careful" before drawing conclusions about Syria. The U.S. has said the use of chemical weapons is a "red line" in the conflict.

A performance of "Here Comes the Sun" brought smiles to a group of jobless Spaniards gathered to request government benefits.

Like any great blues singer, Cray makes heartache and dysfunction sound engaging and relatable.

Before the new year's hype cycle takes over, here are ten albums at risk of being overlooked that are worth adding to your list for 2013.

Britain's Adele is the latest to sing a Bond movie theme song. She's part of a "who's who" list of singers who have recorded Bond themes.

Get details on the NPR Music and Soundcheck showcase during CMJ, including ticket information.

Criminals and cops looking to grab a slice of some tasty action are smuggling American cheese into Canada, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. The American cheese costs far less than its Canadian competitors.