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Jurors report they are split 6-6 in the murder trial of former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen. The 80-year-old defendant is accused of organizing the killing of three voting rights volunteers in Philadelphia, Miss., in 1964. It was one of the civil rights era's most notorious crimes.

Lions, leopards and cheetahs are threatened across their ranges. But they're thriving in Okavango.

Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.

Quincy Jones discusses his early career, friendships and how he defines himself.

Paul Mooney reflects on the mechanics of stand-up and his role as Richard Pryor's best friend.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for NCAA college basketball fans. NPR's Arun Rath talks with A Martinez of member station KPCC about March Madness.

There are no surprises among the top seeds in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. But the larger field, as always, contains some unexpected dancers. Renee Montagne talks to sports commentator John Feinstein about the NCAA Tournament's present, and past.

On Friday's Scoreboard... The Centercourt Classic begins tonight, with Friday Night Lights airing a heavyweight matchup; the Sabres seem to be involved in trade talks; plus an NLL Championship rematch is coming to KeyBank Center tomorrow night between the Bandits and Albany.

On Monday's Scoreboard... Canisius claims the Manhattan Cup, St. Joe’s takes the Niagara Cup in Monsignor Martin Championships; Two other high school hockey champs were crowned, plus girls' basketball playoffs continue tomorrow; the Sabres lost to Montreal and the Bandits remain atop the NLL.

Toyota, which has suffered through a bout of recalls and the Japan earthquake, is pinning its hopes for the future on its crown jewel, the top-selling car in the U.S. The new 2012 model isn't radically different from its predecessor, but it's harder to redesign the mass-appeal Camry than a Ferrari.