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More people around the world are learning English. A linguistics professor explains what it means for other languages around the world.

James White is an indie drama about a slacker dealing with the death of one parent and the decline of another. NPR film critic Bob Mondello says it's both intimate and intense.

The French capital was rocked by shootings and an explosion in six locations on Friday. French police stormed and took control of one location. At least five attackers have been killed.

Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency after the attacks that have left up to 60 dead, French media say. President Obama called the attacks an "outrageous attempt to terrorize civilians."

Russia has been provisionally suspended by international track and field's governing body. The decision could keep Russian athletes out of next year's Olympic Games in Brazil.

Participating in a 401(k) with automatic deductions makes it fairly easy to put away money. But what can you do if your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan? Experts share tips on going it alone.

Associated Press reporter Andrew Smith was in his apartment with his family when he heard chaos erupt at a theater nearby. Samuel Petrequin of the AP is at the stadium where an explosion occurred.

NPR has the latest on the attacks in Paris that have left up to 60 people dead. We revisit the Charlie Hebdo attack in January and the similarities to today's events.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks Paolo Bevilacqua who was in a shop near a concert hall that was under siege in Paris.

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Bruce Hoffman about the attacks in France. He's the head of the national security program at Georgetown University.