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In Harney County, Oregon, Sheriff David Ward's patience is wearing thin. It's been several days since armed, anti-government militants took over a federal wildlife refuge.

It's believed North Korea conducted a nuclear test on Tuesday. Renee Montagne talks to Victor Cha, senior adviser and Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Two years ago, in January 2013, oil was about $100 dollars a barrel. At that time, towns near new oil fields expanded rapidly, filling up with workers and overflowing revenue. But how are those towns doing now that oil is worth about half what it was then? The Planet Money team checks in with oil workers and residents in Williston, N.D.

The occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in southeast Oregon has brought heightened attention to the federal government's management of public lands. The ranchers of Harney County, Ore., have a long history of both working with and struggling with the Bureau of Land Management. Some ranchers blame the area's economic hardship on federal mismanagement of public lands, but others see the government agency as a valuable partner.

From concussions to domestic violence, a current pro football player tells all about what's it really like on the gridiron and beyond in NFL Confidential: True Confessions from the Gutter of Football.

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Cate Blanchett about playing the title character in Carol, which tells the story of two women who fall in love in 1950s New York.

The Labor Department on Friday reported the U.S. economy added 292,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate stayed at 5 percent. Wage growth continued to be weak, but 2016 should bring a boost.

David Greene talks to economist Mohamed El-Erian, chairman of President Obama's Global Development Council, about the impact of China's economic problems on the global economy.

While on tour with The Arcs, the powerhouse mariachi band performs live in the NPR Music offices.

The legendary rock musician died Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. In 2002, Bowie spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about songwriting, performing and his Ziggy Stardust persona.