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  • 'Lifespan': What Are The Limits Of Literary License?
    When an intern accused author John D'Agata of embellishing the facts in an essay, the two began wrestling over the writer's responsibility to the truth, and even the meaning of truth itself. The Lifespan of a Factis the real-life record of their debate (or is it?).
  • Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has waged a two-pronged campaign against the opposition, critics say. His military continues to fight, while nonviolent activists are being detained in increasing numbers, according to monitoring groups.
    Largely Unseen, Syria Carries Out Arrest Campaign
    The ongoing violence has dominated the headlines from Syria. But monitoring groups say that nonviolent activists and intellectuals are being arrested in growing numbers. Critics say it's an attempt by the Syrian leadership to undermine any potential political negotiations.
  • Hugh Laurie has received two Golden Globe awards and two Screen Actors Guild awards for his portrayal of Dr. Gregory House.
    Hugh Laurie's 'House': No Pain, No Gain
    For the past eight seasons, the English actor has played Dr. Gregory House on the Fox medical series. During that time, Laurie's character has diagnosed dozens of patients suffering from rare ailments, while maintaining a serious addiction to Vicodin.
  • Despite the multiple layers of security at airports, terrorists still often target planes. But terrorism analysts say they are also concerned about soft targets. Here, a Transportation Security Administration agent looks at an identity card at the Portland International Airport earlier this month.
    Why Do Terrorists So Often Go For Planes?
    The latest terrorism scare, like so many others, involved a plot to blow up an airplane. While it seems many terrorist groups are fixated on planes, there are also signs that they're now looking for easier targets that can cause catastrophic damage.
  • James Bond is famous worldwide for his love of martinis and the ladies. But at six or seven drinks a day, the former was likely to hurt his odds with the latter.
    If You Drank Like James Bond, You'd Be Shaken, Too
    A painstaking analysis of 14 James Bond novels by some British doctors reveals that the international spy consumed six or more drinks a day, on average. He also went on benders that would have made his driving stunts downright suicidal.
  • Tomas Young was paralyzed from the chest down during his deployment to Iraq. Since then, his health has only deteriorated. He has decided to refuse care and end his life, and his wife, Claudia Cuellar, says she respects his wishes.
    After Years Of Struggle, Veteran Chooses To End His Life
    Paralyzed by a bullet in Iraq, Tomas Young has only seen his health deteriorate since he returned home. In February, Young announced he was going to remove his feeding tube and stop taking the nearly 100 pills a day. "I decided that I was no longer going to watch myself deteriorate," he says.
  • Taylor Schilling, left, with costar Laura Prepon on Netflix's <em>Orange is the New Black</em>.
    A Good But Not Great New Season For Netflix's 'Orange Is The New Black'
    Netflix debuts 14 new episodes of prison dramedy Orange Is the New Black. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says the show remains compelling, despite the loss of a powerful character from last season.
  • Somalis chat at a beach-side restaurant earlier this month. After two decades of civil war, Somali's capital, Mogadishu, is beginning to recover.
    As Somalia's War Ebbs, Mogadishu Dares To Rebuild
    Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is experiencing a rebirth. It may still be fragile at this stage, but after two decades of war and anarchy, the Indian Ocean city is coming back to life following the expulsion of Islamist militants.
  • Words You'll Hear: Freedom Caucus' Role In Health Care Bill Withdrawal
    We look at the House Freedom Caucus, a key Republican faction that opposed the American Health Care Act. The GOP healthcare bill was later withdrawn over lack of support.
  • Kylr Yust took the stand in his double-murder trial in Cass County, denying involvement in the killings of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions.
    Kylr Yust Testified On The Final Day Of His Double Murder Trial, The Jury Has Started Deliberations
    After almost two weeks of testimony, Kylr Yust took the stand and accused his half-brother of killing the two women.
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