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After a man shot himself in the head, police said protesters could not longer camp in front of City Hall, because they could not ensure their safety.

If you let down your guard, these reworkings of the epic will reward your time.

In the post-Gadhafi era, Libyans are gathering outside Tripoli's prisons and demanding the release of their relatives, rounded up without warrants and, in their families' view, without reason other than revenge. Officials say it will take time to sort out the prisoners and build a court system.

Who was Pat Nixon? Aside from being the wife of President Richard Nixon — and a very private person — she remains mostly a mystery. Now, a new novel by Ann Beattie blends fact and fiction in an effort to sketch the life of the former first lady.

Quiet City was music that Aaron Copland wrote for playwright Irwin Shaw. Shaw's play of the same name was a flop, and Copland's original score was never published. Now, there's an encore to this story.

Venezuelan police commandos have rescued Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos from a mountainous redoubt. Armed gunmen seized Ramos two days ago from outside his home in Valencia. NPR's Juan Forero tells guest host Linda Wertheimer the latest.

It seems like hardly a month goes by without seeing celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred on television. This week, Allred was in the news again, representing one of presidential candidate Herman Cain's sexual harassment accusers. Her bold use of media to call attention to her clients' causes has earned the respect of some, but the irritation of others. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates has a profile.

Alice Walton's long-awaited Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens Saturday in Arkansas, and the art market is already feeling the impact of the Wal-Mart heiress and the money she's throwing at acquisitions. Not everyone is happy about it. NPR's Joel Rose reports.

After a week of child sex abuse charges that resulted in the firing of legendary football coach Joe Paterno, Penn State University plays its final home game of the season on Saturday. Students are holding a vigil and fundraising events ahead of the game against Nebraska. NPR's Jeff Brady has the latest in the wake of the scandal.

Against the backdrop of a child sexual abuse scandal involving a former assistant coach, the school's football team played Nebraska, losing 17-14. Students and fans showed their support for victims of abuse.