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In <em>Robot & Frank</em>, a robot cares for an aging ex-burglar who has dementia. Frank Langella, who plays the burglar, says his character "becomes fond of the robot only because it is a tool for his wicked, wicked ways."

Frank Langella: A Career 'Like A Chekhov Play'

In the movie Robot & Frank, the actor plays an aging ex-burglar who learns to take advantage of his robot caretaker. Langella, 74, tells Fresh Air why he was drawn to the role, and discusses the ups and downs of his long career.

So sue me! (A "zombie" who came to protest the government in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in February.)

Zombies Can Get Away With Murder

Being one of the living dead would be a big advantage if you're on a crime spree, one lawyer theorizes. After all, if you're not conscious, how can you be liable for your evil acts?

U.S. astronaut Chris Cassidy gestures before Thursday's launch of the Soyuz from the Russian-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Commute From Earth To Space Station Just Got Shorter

The latest Soyuz reached the International Space Station in just six hours instead of two days. It was the first manned mission to accomplish the feat.

Oklahoma Dentist May Have Exposed Thousands To Disease

Some 7,000 patients of a Tulsa-area dentist are being urged to get screened for hepatitis and HIV. Health investigators say they found rusty instruments in use and evidence of unsanitary practices.

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (center) arrives in court in Karachi on Friday. An angry lawyer threw a shoe at Musharraf, who was not hit. He faces legal charges following his return to the country after four years in self-imposed exile, police said.

In Court, Former Pakistani President Faces A Flying Shoe

Pervez Musharraf angered Pakistan's legal community for actions he took against the judiciary when he ran the country. He received a rude greeting at his first court appearance.

Will Piper and Annette Pacas visit the grave of Annette's son, Alex, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, Ill. Piper says he hopes to raise money to replace the makeshift, plastic marker with a permanent gravestone.

New Federal Scrutiny In Wake Of NPR Grain Bin Reports

Officials say the Department of Justice is reconsidering criminal charges in an incident that killed two teenagers.

A UPS truck drives along Grant Street on in San Francisco, California.

UPS Agrees To Forfeit $40 Million In Payments From Illegal Online Pharmacies

A U.S. attorney said "good corporate citizens" have an obligation curb the sale of illegal drugs. UPS, the government said, was aware some of its customers were ordering controlled substances illegally.

Over the past three decades, Arthur and Cynthia Wood turned their four-story home into a work of art. They purchased the brick tenement at the intersection of Downing and Quincy streets in 1979 for $2,100 in cash.

Self-Taught Architect Behind Brooklyn's 'Broken Angel' Faces Eviction

Over the past three decades, artist and sculptor Arthur Wood has turned his four-story home into a towering cathedral built out of salvaged junk. But after a fire in 2006, the New York City Department of Buildings determined that the Clinton Hill landmark was no longer a safe place to live.

Major Bills Still Awaiting Gov. Beshear's Signature

Many of the bills Kentucky lawmakers passed in the final hours of this year's legislative session are still awaiting action by Governor Steve…

Former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Beverly Hall, center, speaks with school board member LaChandra Butler Parks, left, and Cecily Harsch-Kinnane, vice chair of the board, right.

Grand Jury Indicts Dozens Of Atlanta Educators Over Cheating Scandal

Among them is former Atlanta superintendent Beverly Hall, who was the national superintendent of the year in 2009.

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