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The Google fight with the country echoes a similar battle in Australia, where the tech industry eventually struck deals with news publishers after tense negotiations.

U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions.

Multidisciplinary artist Irisol González Vega will make her cinematic debut, premiering her first short film at Charlotte’s Independent Picture House on Friday, Sept. 8.

In a fickle media market, Disney's overall revenue grew 4%. Despite declining ad revenue and uncertainty over the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, CEO Bob Iger sees growth opportunities.

Some of the comfort foods we crave when the weather starts to cool require a lot of time and effort to get to the table. But these simple fish dishes offer warmth, autumnal flavor and the soulful reassurance of a full-bodied broth — without all the effort.

It's widely eaten in the rest of world, and now goat's popularity is growing in America's increasingly diverse marketplace. Bring goat into your kitchen with these recipes for curry, mole rojo, meatballs and more — or churn up a sweet goat-milk caramel ice cream.

Vice President Joe Biden met with Palestinian leaders in Ramallah as the U.S. prepares to mediate talks between the Palestinians and Israel. Biden and the Palestinians condemned a newly announced Israeli plan to build more housing in East Jerusalem.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers Wednesday the Fed needs to keep interest rates low to aid the economy "for an extended period." He used his semi-annual report to Congress to emphasize his concerns about both unemployment and the budget deficit.

Researchers say they've come up with a 30-minute test that can predict a child's language skill and diagnose learning disabilities.

Robert Siegel talks with Perry Link, a professor at the University of California and scholar of Chinese language and literature, about Liu Xiaobo. Liu, an imprisoned activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The decision was hailed by many, but opposed by a group of Chinese dissidents abroad.

The government says everything is fine. But doctors and patients tell a different story, citing a lack of the most basic medicines and supplies.

A woman is suing Starbucks for putting too much ice in her iced coffee. NPR's Lynn Neary wonders if asking the barista for light ice could fix things, then decries the Starbucks' naming conventions.

A wine writer travels the world to uncover the stories behind 12 bottles of wine. Each bottle offers insight into politics, environment, economics and community.

Drew Barrymore has been dropped as host of the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony, a day after her talk show taped its first episode since the Hollywood writers strike began.

Donizetti's 'The Daughter of the Regiment' is performed by the Washington National Opera, with soprano JiYoung Lee in the title role.

Verdi's Aida presents one of opera's great love stories, set amidst the mystery and splendor of ancient Egypt.

Gadget freaks and electronics buffs gather in Las Vegas each January for CES, the Consumer Electronic Show. And every year, our contributor David Was makes the pilgrimage.

The Islamic movement Hamas, which controls Gaza, emerged during the first intifada, which began in 1987, says Ambassador Philip Wilcox, former chief of mission and U.S. consul general in Jerusalem. Wilcox says the group grew in strength by presenting itself as a clean alternative to Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement.

Retail sales fell sharply in October. It was the fourth straight month in which overall retail activity declined. The October decline of 2.8 percent looks worse than it actually is, however. Take out gas prices, which are declining, and retail sales decline 1.5 percent.

As the Senate continues to debate the economic stimulus bill, President Barack Obama has gradually increased his rhetoric, warning that inaction will lead to economic catastrophe.