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Gorilla experts with the Wildlife Conservation Society say they've made a spectacular find in the forests of the Republic of Congo: 125,000 previously undiscovered western lowland gorillas. The animals are critically endangered.

A military jury in Guantanamo Bay has sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver to 5 1/2 years in prison, making Salim Hamdan eligible for release in just six months. Hamdan was found guilty of supporting terrorism on Wednesday.

Nine days of swimming competition have ended at the Olympic pool with another gold medal for Michael Phelps and a silver for 41-year-old Dara Torres. Phelps left an indelible mark on the Beijing games, but there were other unforgettable moments, as well.

Now that John Edwards has admitted to an extramarital affair, what will happen to his political career given it has been built on loyalty to his family? Some say that the affair has effectively closed the door on elective office, at least in the short term.

When you hear Iran, Iraq and North Korea you probably think Axis of Evil, but to Chris Fair, this trio just screams dinner party. Fair, author of the book, Cuisines of the Axis of Evil, talks with Robert Smith about digestive diplomacy.

NPR's Linda Wertheimer and Ron Elving discuss the choice of Joseph Biden as Barack Obama's running mate with NPR's Scott Simon.

American Airlines is parking its MD-80 jets in the Texas desert and buying new Boeing 737s. The move is an attempt to cut energy costs amid high energy prices.

Formed in Dallas, the Old 97's were long pigeonholed as an alt-country band. They never were — just a rocking quartet with a terrific songwriter up top. They've just put out their best album in seven years.

On Sunday in Beijing, the U.S. men smashed the 4x100 Relay World Record by 3.99 seconds. Cullen Jones swam the third leg of the race. He says he was shaking and cheering during the last leg when Jason Lezak set the record in the 400-meter freestyle relay.

Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts.