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The title of Thompson's 21st solo album promises a change of pace while doubling as a mission statement. And, sure enough, the record finds the great guitarist, singer and songwriter plugging in and indulging his rock 'n' roll side, complete with occasional solos that qualify as workouts.

With the departure of Ben & Kate, television loses one of its few comedies whose characters — gasp! — like one another.

It's often pretty easy to identify a song's roots. But some artists or bands manage to bury those roots so deep that you can't tell where the music is coming from. Who challenges you to rethink music in a time where it feels like there are no more new ideas?

Police say a 47-year-old New Orleans man was killed when the motorcycle he was riding struck an oak tree.The accident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday.Police…

In anticipation of the next presidential elections in Zimbabwe, the government of President Robert Mugabe is cracking down on civil rights activists. Activists Magodonga Mahlangu and Jenni Williams have been arrested nearly 50 times each. They talk with host Michel Martin about why they keep pushing for reform.

The European Free Trade Association decided Iceland did not break the law when it decided not to cover the losses of foreigners invested in a failed Icelandic bank.

Weekend storms in Australia whipped up several feet of sea foam. There was a close call when one car popped out of the froth and nearly hit people on the road. It's all on video.

A sociologist argues in a new book that framing obesity as a public health crisis takes a heavy social toll. She says big bodies should be embraced as a form of human diversity, and not seen automatically as a sign of sickness.

On April 30, Prince Willem-Alexander will become king. Queen Beatrix will turn 75 on Thursday.

Compared to the many war-ravaged parts of Syria, the capital Damascus is doing relatively well. But many families have taken in extra relatives and are feeling the psychological stress of too many people living under the same roof.