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On the surface, certain academic pursuits may seem trivial, but sometimes odd courses can be instructive and illuminating.

China is hoping for a balance between its desire for an economy based more on consumption while at the same time trying to rein in rapidly increasing household debt.

New York City's population is at an all-time high, with an estimated 8,336,697 people living in the city, according to the most recent U.S. Census Data. "For the first time since before 1950, more people are coming to New York City than leaving," said Mayor Bloomberg.

Also: An update on the deadly California fires; an interview with the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan; and a man being chased by Iowa police wanted to check that off his "bucket list".

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Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr spoke out on behalf of Saudi Shia demonstrating against government discrimination in 2011 and 2012. Protesters promise more unrest if Nimr is killed.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cook County, Ill., State's Attorney Kim Foxx about why prosecutors decided to drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was indicted on 16 felony counts.

Four Syrians, one Tunisian and one Palestinian were released to the South American country early today as part of a deal to reduce the inmate population at the controversial prison.

Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed a lawsuit in California on Wednesday accusing the hip-hop mogul of raping her in 2016. She is one of more than a dozen women alleging sexual misconduct.