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Persepolis, an animated film about growing up in post-revolutionary Iran, was nominated for an Oscar this year. The movie's critical attitude toward the Iranian revolution and the Islamic republic led Iran's government to denounce it. Many who have watched the movie say they identify with the film's main character.

Five news organizations have agreed to a $750,000 payment to settle a lawsuit by former government scientist Wen Ho Lee. Media watch organizations call the development troubling, since Lee did not sue for libel, but rather for violation of privacy.

Several zoos across the country now sell paintings done by animals. The Houston Zoo, for example, offers a $500 experience, in which you can sit and watch an orangutan make a painting just for you. Gigi Allianic, spokeswoman for Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, talks about animal art.

Hastings says the competition is not really Amazon, YouTube or other video services. He says the real competition is sleep. People binge watch videos on Netflix until they drop off.

The U.S. women's water polo team is headed to the finals Friday. They play Italy for the gold. NPR watched Wednesday's semifinal with the mother of two of the U.S. players, Aria and Makenzie Fischer.

One official said it's "elevating the people's cultural life" by allowing its citizens to stream state-run TV. Which is to say binge watch propaganda in the comfort of their own home.

There are reports that more than 50 supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi have been killed while protesting. We speak with one Egyptian American about what it's like to watch this unfold.

While fans were watching him portray Walt in Breaking Bad's final episodes, Cranston was already reinventing himself — playing Lyndon B. Johnson in the play All the Way. Originally broadcast March 27.

The office is looking to hire a tagger. That is someone to watch Netflix titles and categorize them. The successful applicant may work from home.

The channel focused on, "the brighter side of human nature," not "murder" or "fire." Nobody watched. At least that's according to the China Youth Daily, which reported on the channel's failure.

Human Rights Watch is urging Senegal to implement a law criminalizing forced begging. People acting as Islamic teachers have been exploiting thousands of young boys.

Linda Wertheimer speaks with Spiver (SPY-ver) Gordon, Deacon of the Christian Light Presbyterian Church in Eutaw (YOO-tah), Alabama, about efforts to protect his church. Three churches have already been burned in his community, which has a history of civil rights activity. Because the church is located in an isolated rural area, parishoners are visiting during the night to watch it. (4:30) (Stations: Donations may be sent to Greene County-SLC Burned Church Fund, 334 Auburn, P.O. Box 89128 Atlanta, Georgia,