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Complaining that an American B-52 bomber flew near disputed islands in the South China Sea, China's defense ministry calls the flight "a serious military provocation" that caused an alert.

In Ethiopia, students have been killed while protesting the government's proposals to take over territory in the Oromia region.

Live telecasts of other musicals have gotten attention mostly for the hatred they inspired. But The Wiz Live! — back for an encore Saturday night — seems to have broken that spell.

Kurt Masur, the German conductor whose career spanned leading an orchestra in East Germany to more than a decade of reshaping the New York Philharmonic, has died at 88.

In this week's Barbershop, we hear about Star Wars, parents' emergency plans in the event of a school shooting and when to cut back on gift-giving — featuring Anil Dash, Jenny Davis and Tammy Garnes.

Berliners and migrants are getting to know each other through popular songs from Germany, Syria and Eritrea. Every German interested in joining must bring an asylum-seeker with them.

Despite a thriving foodie scene, 16 Le Cordon Bleu cooking schools will soon close. Some restaurateurs say the brand's aura has unnecessarily lured grads into the field and saddled them with debt.

Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, has some opinions about how Adam Silver of the NBA and Roger Goodell of the NFL run thir respective sports leagues.

Last week, San Diego's city council voted to transition to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2035, becoming the first major American city to enter a legally binding agreement to do so.

NPR's Rachel Martin explores the injuries that accompany festive activities during the holiday season.