Jury finds 3 former Memphis police officers not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
A jury has found three former Memphis police officers not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols.
How 'The Interview' May Change How Big Studios Do Business
Sony's release of The Interview via streaming Internet services and in theaters at the same time is unprecedented for a major studio film and raises questions about the economics of future releases.
Low Gas Prices Predicted For 2015 And Beyond
Prices at the pump have dipped below $2 a gallon in some parts of the country this month, with average prices more than one-third lower than this summer. Analysts say that trend is likely to continue.
Online Sellers Pop Up In Real Life, For A Limited Time Only
One-click shopping is changing the ways people shop and retailers sell their wares. But some online retailers are opening physical stores — some of which last as short as a day.
How To Compose Music For A Movie About Music
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to film composer Justin Hurwitz, 29, about his first major movie score, for the movie Whiplash. Hurwitz talks about using music to heighten tension.
Director John Carpenter On The Sound Of A Terrifying Film
John Carpenter, famous for his cult-classic films (Halloween), is also behind soundtracks. Robert Siegel talks to him about how to scare an audience. His solo horror album, Lost Themes, is out Feb. 3.
A Year And 7,000 Deaths Later, A Look At The Ebola Epidemic
The first case in the current Ebola outbreak in Africa was found a year ago. Dr. Dan Cooper, a British health worker volunteering at a treatment center in Sierra Leone, describes how things are now.
From One Man's Damaged Brain, A Treasure Trove Of Research On Memory
When Kent Cochrane survived a motorcycle accident in 1981, he emerged with types of amnesia so rare that his brain became one of the most studied in history. He died this year at 62.