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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.
For Some Players, NFL Season Off To A Suspended Start
The NFL season kicked off this week with a surprising number of players already suspended, often for activity off the field. A Martinez from member station KPCC joins NPR's Arun Rath to discuss the penalties.
Twitter User Airs Saudi Arabia's Dirty Laundry
A Twitter user in Saudi Arabia has been exposing the lavish lifestyles of royals, bad military deals and other offenses in the kingdom. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Ozy.com writer Laura Secorun Palet about her coverage of the leaks.
Reporting From Under The Watchful Gaze Of North Korea's Government
North Korea has a notorious reputation. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Anna Fifield of The Washington Post about her recent reporting trip to North Korea and what she was able to see.
Legal Dilemmas Become Human Drama In Ian McEwan's Latest
by Meg Wolitzer
The Children Act by Ian McEwan is about a judge whose ruling decides the fate of a teenager in ways she can't imagine. It's written with McEwan's trademark gracefulness and control.
The Considered Bite: Low-Carb Diets And Our Relationship With Food
According to a new study, cutting back on carbs can lead to weight loss. Dana Goodyear and Jason Sheehan explore how to eat enjoyably, by recommending Tartine Bread and The Gastronomical Me.
Wisconsin Voters Divided On Whether Job Growth Is Enough
by Scott Horsley
GOP Gov. Scott Walker is touting an economic turnaround. But his Democratic challenger, Mary Burke, argues that the state's recovery falls short of what was promised four years ago.
'Fight For 15' Struggles To Organize Fast-Food Workers
by Anne Mostue
The Service Employees International Union ssays that workers will strike in 150 cities to call for the fast food industry to adopt a minimum wage of $15 an hour.