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The pilot who threatened to crash a small plane into a Walmart in Tupelo, Miss., was taken into custody, local authorities said.

A whale common to Arctic waters has been sighted in the Seine River in northern France. Authorities say they are trying to assess its health.

CNN anchor Jack Cafferty is a veteran journalist often known for his frank opinions. But perhaps few know of his personal battles with alcoholism. In this week's Behind Closed Doors, Cafferty reveals how he managed to turn his life around, as chronicled in his new book.

Alan Cheuse reviews two historical novels, both with protagonists immersed in sewing and slavery: Breena Clarke's Stand the Storm and Frances de Pontes Peebles' The Seamstress.

Mannequin Pussy knows — and sounds like — the hell that is heartbreak, veering in short bursts between syrupy sweet pop and charred-walls-of-sound punk.

A mash-up of Cuban rhythms and Coldplay; Los Angeles rapper Pigeon John; Atlanta art rock trio Hot Young Priest; Rarities from new-folk artist Bright Eyes and more.

"Bad As Me" continues in Waits' tradition of romanticizing figures on the fringes of society.

Oscar Brand, host of WNYC's "Folksong Festival," died Friday at age 96. He hosted the program for 70 years, and he was also host of NPR's "Voices in the Wind." His show featured interviews with and songs by many of the greats of folk music.

Crews battling the Oak Fire in California's Mariposa County got a break from increased humidity levels. The blaze, which forced the evacuations of thousands, was 26% contained, Cal Fire said.

Frieda Caplan, better known as the "Kiwi Queen," helped introduce hundreds of fruits and vegetables to American supermarkets. She died on Jan. 18 at the age of 96.