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Prosecutors in the case against George Zimmerman must prove that he intentionally killed Trayvon Martin, that his actions are not protected under Florida's "stand your ground law," and convince a judge to proceed with the case. His defenders will need to show Zimmerman acted in self defense.

This Sunday, HBO premieres Girls, a new comedy series written and directed by 25-year-old Lena Dunham, who first grabbed the media spotlight with her film Tiny Furniture in 2010. David Bianculli says the series is a cross between Sex and the City and Louie.

Whatever happened to the common good? Barry Friedman wants to know.

Three African-Americans were killed and two others were seriously wounded in shootings that terrorized the city on Good Friday.

A reminder that in America...we take all sports seriously.

How do astronauts take a bath in space? What happens to their sense of smell in a weightless environment? Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station discuss the challenges of life in low Earth orbit and how their research is a stepping stone for future space exploration.

The history of rocket launches is filled with failure, but out of those failures came knowledge that helped lead to success, experts note. The question is whether North Korea's latest failure will put it on a successful path.

Some 70,000 people are attending the National Rifle Association's annual convention in St. Louis. It's hard to find any who support President Obama. But that doesn't mean gun owners are completely sold on Mitt Romney. The presumptive GOP nominee spoke to NRA members Friday to try to change that.

The march to the Stanley Cup is under way in Hockey. NBA teams are still jostling for spots in their post-season, and the Boston Celtics look like they're grinding their way to a fifth-consecutive playoff berth. Guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about playoffs in hockey and basketball.

From Louis Jordan to Hawaiian music to Destiny's Child, the Divine Miss M opens up her record collection.