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Japan's main index fell more than 6 percent. South Korea was down more than 3 percent. Hong Kong's main stock average fell nearly 5 percent, partly on grim economic news out of China. The drop in world markets follows a nearly 8 percent plunge in the Dow, after the National Bureau of Economic Research issued a report declaring that the U.S. officially is in recession.

Strauss Theatre Center presents a production of Murder in Outer Space by Josh Nichols.

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton find themselves taking a Dickensian journey, with visits from old friends, including Carrie Brownstein, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, Dan Auerbach, Ben Folds and more.

“It’s not a perfect bill," said Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter of his HB 971, a bill which would prohibit some public university athletic teams...

The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra, the most influential modern big band, played on Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York. For its 50th anniversary, its successor performs a salute.

Now sentenced to 10 years in prison and hard labor over espionage charges, Kim Dong-chul, 62, is reportedly a former resident of Fairfax, Va.

Spain's ruling conservatives won the most votes in Sunday's elections but fell far short of a majority. Whether Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will be able to remain in office is unclear.

The holiday season can be a stressful time, with shopping and traveling seemingly endless chores. An oasis of calm is available with a free exhibit of...

One day after officially announcing he’s a candidate for U.S. Senate, state Treasurer John Kennedy addressed a luncheon meeting of the Hispanic Chamber ...

Scientists need curiosity, determination — and luck. We're especially interested in that last bit, so tell us your stories of mistakes and surprises that led to discoveries in the past few years.