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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.
Album Review: 'Morning Phase'
by Tom Moon
It's been six years since singer-songwriter Beck released his last album. Music critic Tom Moon says that Beck's new record, Morning Phase, is purposely out of step with the pop trends of the moment.
Album Review: 'Always With Us,' By Ladysmith Black Mambazo
by Banning Eyre
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Always With Us, remembers the life and voice of Nellie Shabalala, the late wife of the group's vocal leader.
Fake Chef, Real Recipes — And The Food's Disgusting
by Melissa Block
Nick Preuher is no chef; he only plays one on TV. More accurately, he has pretended to be one, appearing on various local morning television shows as a prank.
World Cup Woes Loom For One Brazilian City
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
World Cup soccer comes to the Brazilian city of Cuiaba in June. Authorities had planned to be done with a host of infrastructure projects by now, but it's clear that few of them will be ready in time.
George P. Bush Steps Into Texas Political Limelight
by Ben Philpott
George P. Bush is expected to win Tuesday's GOP primary for land commissioner. Ben Phillpott of KUT brings the story of the young Bush's low-key campaign and outreach to Hispanic voters.
For Jim DeMint, Changing America Means Starting Small
by NPR Staff
The former U.S. senator, now head of the Heritage Foundation, reflects on the state of the Republican Party, the Tea Party and what he thinks it will take to change Washington.
From Afghanistan To Sochi, One Marine's Path To The Paralympics
Joshua Sweeney is a member of the U.S. sled hockey team at the Paralympic Games in Sochi. The former Marine joins Melissa Block to discuss his path to the arduous, often brutally physical sport.
Alain Resnais, Director And Master Of Disorientation, Dies At 91
by Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello talks about the contributions of French filmmaker Alain Resnais, who died Saturday at the age of 91.
'Snow-How': The Winter Playbook At Nordic Airports
In the U.S., airports have suffered delays due to the polar vortex, but in Nordic countries defying the snow is almost a sport. Heini Noronen-Juhola, an expert on aviation and safety, explains.
In Defiance Of Arrests, Protests Erupt Again In Venezuela
by Arun Rath
Inflation and food shortages continue to spark violence in Venezuela. Dozens of people have been arrested, and protests renewed on Saturday. Reporter Girish Gupta explains the situation in Caracas.