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NPR Film Critic Bob Mondello presents his annual list of top ten films of the year. He says he really could only justify putting nine on the list this year.

The Senate Armed Services Committee hears testimony from Navy Vice Adm. Albert Church, whose Pentagon report on treatment of detainees in U.S. custody did not find any senior-level responsibility for abuses.

At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long-reigning champions in a big upset. Team Casper is bringing swagger, limber knees and some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.

As Oscar season heats up, the Brazilian city of Recife turns Carnival into a celebration of its hometown film hopeful, The Secret Agent.

Friday the 13th comes in both February and March this year, bringing scary movies with it. Does releasing horror movies on the scariest day of the year bring a bump at the box office?

These wildly different artists both reach the top of the pop charts this week.

Tens of thousands of Muslims begin a three-day march to mourn Ayatollah Mohammed Baqer al-Hakim, a revered Iraqi Shiite cleric killed by a car-bomb attack Friday. Al-Hakim, a long-time opponent of Saddam Hussein, was one of more than 100 people killed in the bombing of the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Liane talks with Mark Frost about his latest novel, The 6 essiahs, which continues the fictitious adventures of 19th-century author rthur Conan Doyle. (William Morrow)

At 25, Chloe Kim could become the first halfpipe snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds. She will compete in the final on Thursday.

Tony Nominations for the annual Broadway Tony Awards were announced today. The musical "Rent" sweep the field with 10 mentions, including Best Actor for two of its stars, Best Director, Berst book and Best Score and Best Musical. (1:30) (IN S