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Rami Malek plays Elliot Alderson — a cybersecurity engineer who takes justice into his own hands — in the TV show<em> Mr. Robot.</em>

Hacking Is 'A Bit Of A Superpower,' Says Creator Of 'Mr. Robot'

Sam Esmail believes hackers have immense power — the trouble is, superhero psychology isn't always sound. He says his vigilante hacker is driven by narcissism, paranoia, loneliness and pain.

Members of the Refugee Olympic Team have their picture taken with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and UNHCR staff inside the Olympic Village. For the first time in Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee has created a team comprised of refugees competing as the Refugee Olympic Team.

For Refugee Team, Just Being In Rio Is Like Winning Gold

The 10 athletes representing the first-ever refugee team received a stadium-rattling ovation at the opening ceremony. They hope to send a message about refugees that reaches far beyond the Rio Games.

Despite Campaign Stumbles By Their Candidate, Trump Fans Remain Loyal

At a rally in Florida on Wednesday, Trump supporters talked about the presidential candidate after yet another gaffe, a week of bad poll numbers and a growing number of admonitions from Republicans.

Bald Eagle's Comeback Means Bad News For Other Rare Birds

The recovery of the bald eagle is bad news for herons, loons and other rare birds. Their numbers are being decimated by eagles who prey upon them.

The long lifespan of the Greenland shark, shown here in the cold, deep waters of the Uummannaq Fjord, may only be surpassed by that of the ocean quahog, a clam known to live as long as 507 years.

Talk About An Ancient Mariner! Greenland Shark Is At Least 272 Years Old

This Arctic species can live longer than any other known animal advanced enough to have a backbone, scientists say — maybe more than 500 years. Their muscles might hold clues that could help humans.

Liz Sullivan and Jim Steinle, the parents of Kate Steinle, at a news conference last year in San Francisco. Steinle was fatally shot in July 2015 by a man being sought for deportation. His trial has been delayed until next year.

Murder Trial Linked To Immigration Debate Delayed Until 2017

Kate Steinle's death in San Francisco, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented felon, has been a focal point for opponents of sanctuary city policies who say dangerous criminals are being released.

'Hell Or High Water' Is A Smart, Substantive Heist Film

Director David Mackenzie's film about two brothers who rob banks while being chased by Texas Rangers is small, solid and sharply-observed.

TV Networks Unveil Fall Lineup At Summer Press Tour

Broadcast and cable networks unveiled their fall lineup to television critics. NPR looks ahead at the good, the bad and the ugly for the upcoming TV season, and how the business is changing.

USA's Katie Meili poses with her bronze medal on the podium of the women's 100-meter breaststroke at 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

In Defense Of Bronze: The True Mettle Of The Metal Of The 3rd-Place Medal

In the Olympics, and in many other areas of life, from comic-book eras to health care plans, "bronze" has come to signify the least of three things. It shouldn't.

Beats Bubble Up In The Latest Volume Of 'Hip Hop Family Tree'

Ed Piskor is back with another volume of his popular Hip Hop Family Tree series, this time chronicling the acts — from the Beastie Boys to one-hit wonders — that rose to the top in 1984 and 1985.

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