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Brazil was riding high when it was awarded the 2016 Olympics seven years ago. But the country is now in economic turmoil and facing a rash of problems as it prepares for the games in August.

Tom Rochon said he believed it was time for a leader to make a "fresh start" on the challenges of diversity that were made public by protests last semester.

Adolf Hitler wrote his famous manifesto while serving time for an attempted coup that started in a German beer hall. Author Peter Ross Range says, "There was an obvious need to get his message out."

Human rights groups say there has been a marked increase in the number of Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen recently. Many are worried about the use of American-made cluster bombs in civilian areas, which could pull the U.S. further into the conflict.

Fewer than 10 percent of America's high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn't enough — it will take teachers who inspire.

On Thursday, three men were found guilty in the eye-popping theft of cash and jewelry worth millions. Four others had pleaded guilty previously in the complex, physically demanding heist.

NPR reviews this year's Oscar nominations, which were announced Thursday morning. The Revenant picked up a dozen nominations, while Mad Max: Fury Road got 10 nods.

The firm is under investigation for its marketing and sale of mortgage-backed securities. If finalized, the settlement will reduce company earnings for the last three months of 2013 by $1.5 billion.

Ben Carson spoke for just over eight minutes during Thursday's 2 1/2-hour Republican debate, according to NPR's count. Host Fox Business Network had vowed to give the candidates equal time.

When he left the governor's mansion, O'Malley purchased 54 pieces of furniture originally valued at $62,000 for $9,600.