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Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is getting an honorary doctorate from Oxford Wednesday. Last week, she formally accepted the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. As she tours Europe, Suu Kyi is being honored for her nonviolent political protest against a military junta that kept her under house arrest for most of the last 20 years. But her philosophy of civil disobedience might have to change to fit her new role as a politician back home.

WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange has taken refuge at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. He's seeking asylum in the South American country. Assange is trying to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he's wanted for questioning related to allegations of sexual assault.

The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 Tuesday night. Game Five will be played Thursday night. The Heat's LeBron James has been suffering from a left leg injury.

Alcohol is cheaper, but bars are more expensive. Also, we're spending more on wine and less on hard alcohol.

Watch the singer perform a new song in the studio, in an effort to capture his music's intimacy.

After a relatively tame questioning in the Senate last week, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon received a harsher grilling Monday in the House. The Nation'sGeorge Zornick is glad, but he's skeptical as to whether it can help change financial regulation.

Jeremy Denk sees his apartment as his own "piano boot camp." Except for books, a coffee pot and a laptop, there's not much to do there but practice. We eavesdropped as he worked on complex etudes.

A building demolition inadvertently helps pianist Jonathan Biss discover the perfect practicing solution. Moving the piano out of his apartment away from the commotion allows him concentration.

Hear the Icelandic folk-pop group perform songs from its debut album, My Head Is an Animal.

The three Irish sisters showcase their hauntingly beautiful original material and chilling harmonies in their first American appearance.