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The former NBA star leads a public rendition of the song for the North Korean leader, whom he describes as his "best friend for life."

Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli says two new miniseries this week are worth special mention — and couldn't be more different. The Spoils Of Babylonis a miniseries soap-opera spoof on IFC; True Detectivelooks like the best HBO drama since The Wire.

According to Russian journalist Masha Gessen, the 2012 arrests were the start of a campaign by Vladimir Putin and his supporters against government critics. Gessen, who is also an LGBT rights advocate, recently moved to New York with her partner and their children in response to the anti-gay laws Russia passed in June.

Former science teacher Pierre Deom started writing, illustrating and publishing the French nature journal to educate kids about the environment. Forty years later, the magazine is so popular it sometimes receives 1,300 letters a day.

We receive a lot of ideas for Code Switch stories. And we're always on the lookout for great pitches from great freelancers. So here's some guidance on how to make us swoon.

Scientists aren't entirely sure if moderate alcohol consumption is good for your heart. But they're very clear on the risks of drinking. And it turns out that moderate alcohol use is a lot stingier than most of us think, public health officials say.

The train derailment and explosion in North Dakota is once again raising questions about the safety of transporting crude oil by rail. In July 2013, a derailment in Quebec left 47 people dead.

He admitted in November to having smoked crack, and Ford has been stripped of most duties. But he insists he's the best mayor Canada's largest city has ever had. The election is set for Oct. 27. The mayor's campaign slogan: "Ford More Years."

Air Force Captain David Lyon died when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device last Friday in Kabul. His high school coach shares his memories of Capt. Lyon.

After the train derailment and explosion in North Dakota, there is continued scrutiny into the safety of shipping crude oil that is extracted from the Bakken Shale.