Pitbull's latest album is titled Global Warming, and he voices the character Bufo in the new movie Epic.
Pitbull Gets 'Epic': 'You Constantly Have To Defend Your Success'
()Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had number one hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape, and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film Epic.
National Security
Obama To Limit Drone Strikes, Renew Effort To Close Guantanamo
Obama outlines a revised counterterrorism policy that limits drone strikes.
The President's Remarks On The Future Of National Security
President Barack Obama addresses a number of controversial issues, including U.S. drone policy.
Obama Speech Expected To Touch On Drones, Guantanamo
For months, the Obama administration has promised to reveal more about the secret drone program.
Middle East
A Decade In The Making, West Bank Barrier Is Nearly Complete
Israelis and Palestinians continue to argue over whether it will help or hurt prospects for peace.
U.S. Non-Intervention In Syria Could Mirror Outcome In Congo
Robert Siegel talks with Chester Crocker.
Europe
'We Will Never Give In To Terror,' Britain's Cameron Vows
A soldier was hacked to death. Women who confronted the attackers are being hailed as heroes.
Attackers Hack To Death Man On London Street
On Wednesday, two suspects brutally attacked a man near a London military barracks.
British Driver Says She's Sorry In 'Twit And Run' Case
A British driver who struck a cyclist — and then bragged about it on Twitter, says she is sorry.
Asia
A Look Ahead To The Flash Point In The South China Sea
Beijing continues to pressure its neighbors over strings of disputed areas in the South China Sea.
As Myanmar Reforms, Indonesia Offers Some Lessons
Not so long ago, Indonesia was much like Myanmar. Now, though, it's a thriving democracy.
'On Top Of The World' At 80: Japanese Climber Summits Everest
Miura's accomplishment is in danger of being surpassed by Nepalese climber Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81.
The Two-Way
North Korea Sends Special Envoy To China Amid Tensions()
May 22, 2013 The trip comes as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have soured over North Korea's nuclear program and the recent seizure of Chinese fisherman.
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British Driver Says She's Sorry In 'Twit And Run' Case()
May 22, 2013 A British driver who struck a cyclist with her car — and who then bragged about the incident on Twitter — has issued an apology. The incident caused an uproar after the collision Sunday.
Parallels
A Decade In The Making, West Bank Barrier Is Nearly Complete()
May 22, 2013 Despite much international criticism, Israel has continued building its West Bank barrier. It's now nearing completion, while the Israelis and Palestinians continue to argue over whether it will help or hurt prospects for a Middle East peace agreement.
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Costa Concordia Captain To Face Manslaughter Charges()
May 22, 2013 Capt. Francesco Schettino is accused of negligence that led to the grounding of the ship and of abandoning the stricken vessel while a rescue of its more than 4,200 passengers and crew was still underway.
