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While acknowledging that the decision "might appear harsh for those who rode clean," the International Cycling Union decided that there would be "little honor" for any cyclist who stood to gain because of the doping scandal that cost Lance Armstrong his seven victories.

Marina Krim found two of her young children dead and their nanny lying nearby with what authorities believe were self-inflicted knife wounds. The mother's online postings about her children are sadly poignant in retrospect.

Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims, who are not Myanmar citizens, are separated by the Myanmar government, but still find ways to fight each other.

Activists say some civilians have been killed by gunfire, but that government forces are not attacking rebels from the sky so far today.

In the United Arab Emirates, a new ecology is emerging at a lake formed by desalinated water that's been pumped in from the Persian Gulf.

The guns have fallen silent in some areas of Aleppo, but there are still reports of scattered fighting in several parts of Syria. The military and Syrian rebels had agreed to a temporary cease-fire during the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice.

Melissa Block and Audie Cornish remember Donald Takayama, a dominant surfer in the '60s and '70s and a giant of surfboard shaping. He died Monday at the age of 68.

This week's news features the making of ELEW, another "jazz is dead" debate, and Chicago music history from long ago and the present day alike. Plus, Ron Carter on bass evolution, Phil Schaap on economics, a new Wayne Shorter album and Miles Davis for Japanese liquor.

From twin Minnesota lockouts to plans for a "pop-up" NY Phil, here's your guide to all the current must-reads, watches and listens. Plus: rumors of the Met's next season, a smashed cello in Germany and a gourmand-themed World Series bet between two of America's top orchestras.

Chaplain (COL) Peter A. Baktis, Senior Chaplain Team Bliss, talks about the celebration of Tom Lea Month on Fort Bliss.www.tomleainstitute.org