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South Sudan's independence from Sudan last summer was supposed to end decades of conflict between the two countries. But renewed fighting and increased tension is threatening to erupt into full-scale battle, while civilians face increasing hardships.

Brian Moynihan received a package worth more than $7.5 million for 2011, when the company's stock lost 58 percent of its value.

Rep. Bobby Rush's hoodie moment on the House floor has deeper meaning when you recall that Rush also lost a son to gun violence. Huey Rice, 29, was shot to death in 1999 by strangers on a Chicago street.

By a 5-3 majority, the court ruled that people who sue the government for invading their privacy can only recover out-of-pocket damages. And whistle-blowers' lawyers say that leaves victims who suffer emotional trouble and smeared reputations with few if any options.

Film critic Bob Mondello recommends the 70th anniversary Blu-ray release of the movie that made Humphrey Bogart an icon.

The Arab League is meeting in Baghdad for the first time in more than 20 years. While little in the way of major policy is expected to come out of the summit, after years of violence and war, it's a marvel the summit is happening at all.

A JetBlue flight the plane was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, Tuesday after the pilot left the cockpit mid-flight and went on a rant. Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged the pilot, Clayton Osbon, with interfering with a flight crew. The court filing contains new details about what apparently went on during that flight. NPR's John Burnett joins host Melissa Block.

Bluegrass legend and banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs has died at the age of 88.

Donovan and The Small Faces' Ian McLagan, who will both be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this spring, explain how the music and fashion of 1960s Britain grew from a deep love of American styles.

Members of the House Financial Services Committee were hoping assistant treasurer Edith O'Brien would shed some light on the actions of the firm's CEO, ex-New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine.