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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.
What's In A Grunt — Or A Sigh, Or A Sob? Depends On Where You Hear It
by Shankar Vedantam
New research suggests that different cultures do not hear the same emotions when they hear the same sounds. The "emotional grammar" of language is instead shaped by culture and local circumstances.
The Anatomy Of A Corporate Tweet: 140 Characters In 45 Days
Business Insider reporter Aaron Taube recently took a look at the world of corporate social media, where writing a 140-character tweet can take up to 45 days. He explains the long and careful process.
'Morning Edition' Friday: An Obama Critic On The West Point Speech
On Friday's Morning Edition, Republican Sen. Bob Corker addresses President Obama's foreign policy vision.
Scientists Find Africa's Longest Land Migration: Zebras' 350-Mile Trek
by Christopher Joyce
Large mammal migration in Africa has generally been hindered by the subdivision and fencing of land. But this one remains possible because it takes place in a unique, multi-country wildlife corridor.
For TV Advertisers, A Hunt For Live Audiences
Advertising deals for the upcoming television season are now being negotiated. Jeanine Poggi, TV reporter for Ad Age, says that in an era of time-shifted viewing, advertisers are in hot pursuit of the people who watch TV live.
TV Offerings Are Hotter Than Usual This Summer
by Melissa Block
This year, more original, highly anticipated summer TV series are debuting on the broadcast networks than ever before — along with some big-ticket series from cable and one of Netflix's biggest shows.
Force And Fear In The Air, As Syrian Refugees Go To Polls In Lebanon
by Alice Fordham
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are already voting in an election that's seen as Bashar Assad's rigged bid for legitimacy. Many refugees believe that if they don't vote, they'll never be allowed back home.