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South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius goes on trial next week for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Guardian reporter David Smith about the upcoming court case.

For the second year, hundreds of visual-effects workers will be protesting instead of celebrating Hollywood's big night. They say subsidies luring studios abroad are draining the profession.

The offer comes after the break down of talks between Islamabad and the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Activists who have occupied government buildings in an effort to force out the elected government now say they will back off their "Shutdown Bangkok" campaign.

Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton answers three questions about people who cheat. (This segment originally aired on April 14, 2012.)

A group of knife-wielding assailants attacked a railway station in southern China, killing at least 27 and wounding more than 100.

This month, a new round of food stamp cuts is set to take effect. The farm bill passed last month closed a loophole called "Heat and Eat," saving the country about $8.5 billion over the next decade. Some states have found a way to restore that funding.

He was there when Jennifer Lawrence stumbled. He received life-changing advice from Philip Seymour Hoffman. Entertainment Weeklywriter Anthony Breznican shares stories from the Academy Awards.

Economists say strong home sales this spring could drive job creation, as well as boost personal wealth and consumer confidence.

Gamers are attracting millions of fans to their live competitions and bringing in some serious prize money. E-sports teams can be bought for millions, and players are traded for thousands.