These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
From Supreme Court, Firm Support For Employee In Retaliation Case
The justices unanimously ruled that a public employee who testified about corruption should not have been punished for doing so. Going forward, though, some tricky questions are still undecided.
German Defense Minister On U.S.: We Have To Defend Common Values
Robert Siegel speaks with Ursula von der Leyen, the defense minister of Germany, about the latest news out of Ukraine and Germany's complex relationship with the U.S.
Even If Their Team Loses, Japanese Fans Still Sweep The World Cup
It's common to hear of soccer hooligans taunting players and fighting in the stands. In Japan, it's a different story: Soccer fans there have a tradition of cleaning up the stadium after matches.
GOP Completes Leadership Shuffle, As McCarthy And Scalise Step Up
House Republicans voted on leadership positions. While Rep. Kevin McCarthy stepped up to the role of majority leader, Rep. Steve Scalise overcame a more crowded competition to replace McCarthy.
American Apparel's Founder Is Out, Tailed By Reports Of Misconduct
The board of American Apparel has voted to removed the company's founder and CEO, Dov Charney, from his leadership positions. The decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct against Charney.
Seeking the Solstice: Kick Off Your Summer of Cosmic Sunsets
Just in time for the official start of summer, NPR's Adam Frank heads outside to better understand the summer solstice. The secret, he says, is in the sunsets.
Grappling With Gangs, Salt Lake City Turns To Racketeering Laws
Law enforcement in Utah's capital is using federal organized-crime charges to try to rein in groups like the Tongan Crips. One officer says it's sometimes the only way to send a message to criminals.
Michigan's High Court Limits The Fees Billed To Defendants
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that local courts cannot charge indiscriminate fees to defendants.
Amazon Raises The Curtain On A Fire Of Its Own
At an unveiling in Seattle, online retail giant Amazon announced its entry into the smartphone market with a new device called "Fire."
In Support For Kurds, Does Turkey Hope For A Redrawn Middle East Map?
One actor with an eye on Iraq's ongoing violence is Turkey. For more on Turkey's complex relationship with Iraq, as well as its interests in Iraqi Kurds, Robert Siegel speaks with Hugh Pope.