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The corridor is perched above the ancient wonder's main entrance, authorities said. The function of the chamber is unknown, although such corridors often lead to further archaeological discoveries.

At the groundbreaking on the National Mall on Wednesday, President Obama said the newest Smithsonian museum has been has "a long time coming" and will serve "not just as a record of tragedy, but as a celebration of life." The National Museum of African American History and Culture is expected to open in 2015.

Pianist Marian McPartland will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month. She continues to record her public radio show, Piano Jazz, and has released a new CD Twilight World. Liane Hansen recalls having the pleasure of her company 10 years ago at the piano in NPR's Studio 4A.

With jazzy chords, witty lyrics and hints of psychedelic folk, the Norwegian singer-songwriter's new album, Heartbeat Radio, is more adventurous than its predecessors. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

Ann Leary's new book is about a woman whose husband (a TV star) may be cheating on her. In real life, Leary is the wife of comedian and actor Denis Leary. She says that while the main character bears a resemblance to her, the book is not entirely based on fact.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports on the funeral held today for one of two Israeli soldiers killed in the West Bank last week.

NPR's Claudio Sanchez reads a Southwest version of A Visit From St. Nicholas.

Commentator Reynolds Price remembers how the sighting of a famous and nimble couple relieved him of the depression from which he was suffering.

Maureen Corrigan reviews two new books, one from Jack Keruoac, and one from Iris Murdock.

Cemeteries and hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in fatalities, most of which are not registered in official COVID-19 statistics because of a lack of testing and bureaucratic delays.