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In its latest attempt to stem file sharing, the music industry has developed a disc format that plays both on DVD and CD players. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports that a new album by a rock legend is about to shine the spotlight on this technology.

Human-rights advocates are demanding an apology from the Catholic Church for its role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now, an international court is trying several Catholic priests.

Nine school districts and the nation's largest teacher's union file a federal lawsuit in Michigan claiming the No Child Left Behind Act has placed new demands on school districts without providing the funding to pay for them.

Lawmakers in Baghdad elect three parliamentary leaders by secret ballot. Industry Minister Hajim al-Hassani, a Sunni, won the parliament's speaker post. The National Assembly balloting came nine weeks after Iraqis voted in historic elections.

Researchers in England are exploring a potential new breast cancer treatment that would take advantage of a genetic weakness in cancer cells that normal cells do not have. The new discovery could lead to more effective and easier treatment for millions of people affected by the disease.

The Vatican describes Pope John Paul II's condition as "very grave" after suffering heart failure during treatment for a urinary tract infection. Church officials deny reports the pontiff is in a coma and say he is "conscious, lucid and serene." He remains at his Vatican residence.

Pentagon officials are expressing guarded optimism that they may begin withdrawing a significant number of American military personnel from Iraq next year. But no one in the military leadership is discussing a full withdrawal yet.

India and Pakistan restart bus service through the disputed Kashmir region after nearly six decades of turmoil. Service began despite an attack on riders in India by Islamic separatist militants. The nuclear rivals have sparred over the border region since partition in 1947.

U.S. forces seek to remain focused on the military mission in Iraq as looting and lawlessness plague Baghdad and other cities abandoned by Saddam Hussein's government and security forces. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports from Baghdad.

Much of Iraq is now under U.S. and British military control, yet officials warn that more fighting likely awaits. They anticipate a spirited defense of Tikrit -- Saddam Hussein's hometown. Meanwhile, American military commanders are distributing a list of 55 "most wanted" regime leaders. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.