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The manuscript is one of the earliest versions of Islam's holy book to survive. Radiocarbon analysis dates the parchment on which the text is written to between the years 568 and 645.

Wayne Carson was a prolific songwriter who hit the top of the country and pop charts. He was best known for songs that included "Always On My Mind," recorded by both Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.

Many of us are already sick of hearing about the white stuff — and we haven't even felt the wrath of Ol' Man Winter yet.

Near the end of a tough year for South Africa's economy, protesters are hitting the streets, railing against President Jacob Zuma. They want Zuma to resign after he fired the finance minister.

Fashion models feel pressured to be dangerously thin, and France has passed a law to fine fashion houses for hiring underweight models. Researchers say it's a workplace health issue in the U.S., too.

State media reported that the isolated nation has detained a student from the University of Virginia for "committing anti-republic activities."

It's been nearly 3 weeks since armed men seized the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Ore. Renee Montagne talks to Les Zaitz of The Oregonian about the tension.

A judge in Oklahoma City has sentenced Daniel Holtzclaw to 263 years in prison. The former police officer was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting women when he was on the job.

Last weekend at an event in Denmark called "Animals Inside Out," a college biology student publicly dissected a lion. Attendees — including young children — were given a close-up, gory view.

With the impending snowstorm, NPR's global health blog Goats and Soda called out to people from warm parts of the world to hear about their first experiences with snow.