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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.
Madeleine Albright: A Free, Fair Election Possible In Ukraine
by Robert Siegel
Robert Siegel speaks with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who is in Kiev leading a team of international election observers set to monitor voting in Ukraine on Sunday.
A Year On, What's Changed (And What Hasn't) On Drone Oversight
by Carrie Johnson
A year ago, President Obama defended using drones to target terrorism suspects overseas and offered a rationale for reining in the program. Where do things stand on efforts to impose constraints?
Putin Sends Mixed Signals On His Attitude To Ukrainian Election
by Corey Flintoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will respect the outcome of the upcoming election in Ukraine but later said he still has concerns about the legitimacy of the vote.
NTSB Raises New Concerns About Dreamliner's Lithium Ion Battery
by David Schaper
The National Transportation Safety Board calls on the FAA to take another look at the safety of the battery used in its Dreamliners.
Mourners In China Hold Vigils For Urumqi Victims
Security was heightened in Urumqi in China a day after a deadly attack in a market. Men in SUVs crashed into people and tossed explosives, killing at least 31. No group has claimed responsibility.
House-Approved USA Freedom Bill Disappoints Original Supporters
by David Welna
A year after President Obama urged for more safeguards for civil liberties in intelligence collection, the House passed new guidelines. But civil liberties watchdogs say they no longer support it.
For Actor Michael C. Hall, 'Cold In July' Is A Departure (Of Sorts)
In Cold in July, Michael C. Hall plays an ordinary guy whose life changes after an act of violence.
In Kansas, Professors Must Now Watch What They Tweet
by Peggy Lowe
Last fall, a University of Kansas professor criticized the National Rifle Association in a tweet. Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents approved a strict social media policy for university employees.
Violence Rises In Western Chinese Province
There has long been tension between Beijing and the Uighur ethnic minority in China. Robert Siegel speaks with Georgetown professor James Millward about the region's troubled history.