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Each year, the Religion News Association surveys its members to come up with the top domestic and international stories about religion.

Shakira's new single is a full-on diss track, aimed at her ex. It also went straight to the top of the Spotify Top 50 Global chart and hit 100 million views on YouTube in under 3 days.

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.

Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.

Liane Hansen speaks with singer Petula Clark, best known for er 1960's top forty hits "Downtown" and "I Know A Place." A versatile erformer, Petula currently stars as Mrs. Johnstone in the touring production f the Willy Russell musical, "Bloodbrothers." 11:27 "Bloodbrothers" will be performed in Denver, CO on Jan

On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was etonated in the New Mexico desert. This marked the beginning of the nuclear ge, and the ignited the spark that fired the nuclear arms race. The test-bomb as designed and built with remarkable speed by some of the nation's top hysicists.

NPR's Mexico City Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports on President-elect Vicente Fox's efforts to put together a cabinet as he prepares to take over the nation's top job. Fox brings a businessman's experience and priorities to a position that has been dominated by politicians and cronism for more than 70 years.

Jason Beaubien reports from Boston on the Johnston and Murphy company's exhibit of shoes worn by Presidents Lincoln through Bush. It reveals some interesting traits about the nation's top feet and the men attached to them. The exhibit is on display at the University of Massachusetts, where the Republican and Democratic candidates meet tonight for a debate.

The top-selling computer game this year isn't Pokemon or Nintendo -- it's a virtual family, the Sims. These computer-generated characters let you design and program their day-to-day activities, just like a real family. And just like a real family, they respond in unexpected ways. Susan Stone reports.

NPR's Scott Horsley reports that the shortage of electricity will be the top priority for California legislators who reconvene today. Across the state, the high demand for power has caused the electric bills to soar. And with no relief in sight, consumers are demanding the legislature steps in to regulate prices.