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These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch
by William Troop
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
Thousands of people experience cardiac arrest each year. CPR can be life-saving.
In 2025 why not learn CPR? NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to help someone in cardiac arrest.
In Lebanon, the Litani River demarcates identity — and war
by Emily Feng
The Litani river descends from Lebanon's snow-capped mountains into dusty towns, then bisects the country and empties out into the Mediterranean. Along the way, it serves as a lifeline and boundary demarcating religion, environments, and war.
Retired federal judge recounts the 'Grand Bargain' that saved Detroit
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former U.S. District Chief Judge Gerald Rosen about his book Grand Bargain: The Inside Story of Detroit's Dramatic Journey from Bankruptcy to Rebirth.
The security failures that worsened the New Year's attack in New Orleans
Bollards meant to close roads off to cars have been an issue in New Orleans for years. Why did officials ignore this for so long, and what more could be done to keep crowds there safe?
JetBlue issued a first-of-its-kind fine for 'chronically delayed' flights
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider. The Department of Transportation has fined JetBlue for "chronically delayed" flight performance.
The 'Planet Money' team examines where ZIP Codes came from
The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far.
This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love
by Mallory Yu
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is reelected to his position
by Claudia Grisales
A new session of Congress began Friday with Republicans to take full control in the Washington this month. But the new session was not without internal drama for the party.