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Chris Rock wrote, directed and stars in <em>Top Five</em>, a film about a standup comedian who is trying to reshape his career.

Chris Rock On Finding The Line Between Funny And 'Too Far'

"No comedian wants to have to analyze and defend" jokes, says Rock, who wrote, directed and stars in the new film Top Five. He adds: "I'm not a politician; I'm not a thinker. I'm a comedian."

A cyclist rides on the sidewalk in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

6 Things You Need To Know About Cycling On The Sidewalk

People can be found riding bicycles on sidewalks around the country. But should sidewalks double as bike lanes?

Voters line up to vote early at the Supervisor of Elections Office in Bradenton, Fla., on Monday. Multiple House districts in the state could flip for the opposite part in this election.

House Top 40: Flipping Control Still A Tough Task For Democrats

Even with Donald Trump's scandals and a growing lead by Hillary Clinton nationwide, Democrats aren't yet seeing the wave they need to win back control of the House of Representatives.

'Rolling Stone' 'Blurred The Lines' In Its Campus Rape Story

Rolling Stone has backed away from a story that put the University of Virginia under scrutiny. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Emily Renda, who handles sexual misconduct response and prevention at UVA.

President Hassan Rouhani's election last year gave many Iranians hope, but he has not offered a clear path out of the country's current problems, which include a weakening economy, tough sanctions and nuclear talks that are dragging on.

For Iran, The Trend Lines All Seem To Point In The Wrong Direction

Many Iranians were upbeat when Hassan Rouhani was elected last year. But much of that optimism has faded due to the nuclear talks that are dragging and a bleak economic outlook.

Weekend Go-Tos for August 6, 2015

We have handpicked a few suggestions on how to spend your weekend here in our lovely Bay Area. Tonight is the last episode of the Daily Show with Jon…

MLB Players Just Shy Of 6,000 Home Runs In Record Season

The long ball is back. Major League Baseball players broke the single season record for home runs. But, how did this happen? And do we have to start wondering about steroids again?

SpaceX Completes Successful Launch, Narrowly Misses Catching $6 Million Nose Cone

As part of his "rocket reusability" ethos, Elon Musk had hoped to use a giant net on a boat to catch the rocket's protective covering. It turns out it's hard to catch stuff falling from space.

In Mosul, reminders of the Islamic State's brutal rule include a school wall covered with drawings showing how militants executed their prisoners. The U.N. says the area around the city holds mass graves where thousands of people were buried.

Islamic State Dumped At Least 6,000 Bodies In Mass Graves In Iraq, U.N. Says

"Victims include women, children, elderly and persons with disabilities, members and former members of the Iraqi armed forces and police," says a new U.N. report that details 202 mass graves.

Crosscurrents: January 6, 2014

From prison to professing: a former inmate teaches others to reduce recidivism; A runner's high in prison; Bike riding 101: Adventures in urban biking;…

Amid Violence, Iraq Fractures Again Along Religious Lines

Nearly a decade ago, Iraq's war drove millions from their homes and divided the country along sectarian lines. It's happening again in response to the latest brutality by the Islamic State.

Crosscurrents: January 6, 2014

From prison to professing: a former inmate teaches others to reduce recidivism; A runner's high in prison; Bike riding 101: Adventures in urban biking;…

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