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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.
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.
Courts Take A Kinder Look At Victims Of Child Sex Trafficking
by NPR Staff
It's a stunning contradiction: Girls too young to legally consent to sex are being prosecuted for selling it. Some cities are setting up special courts to help these children rather than punish them.
Oregon Braces For Latest Round Of Food Stamp Cuts
There has been no action to circumvent the latest round of food stamp cuts in Oregon. About 140,000 Oregonians will lose a significant portion of their benefits if the cuts are allowed to continue there, and recipients and food banks alike are bracing for the change.
Some States Find Ways To Restore Cut Food Stamp Funding
by Craig LeMoult
This month, a new round of food stamp cuts is set to take effect. The farm bill passed last month closed a loophole called "Heat and Eat," saving the country about $8.5 billion over the next decade. Some states have found a way to restore that funding.
U.N. Attempting To Find Diplomatic Solutions In Ukraine
The standoff in Crimea is increasing in intensity and has become a focal point of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Host Arun Rath talks to NPR's Michele Kelemen about the diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff in the region.
From Recife, Brazil, 3 Rhythms Get The Carnival Party Started
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
Dingell Dynasty Could Continue In Michigan
by Don Gonyea
In Michigan, Debbie Dingell is announcing that she will run for Congress in the district represented by her husband since 1959. John Dingell recently announced his own retirement.
Behind The Curtain At The Clinton White House
by Brian Naylor
The Clinton Presidential Library is releasing thousands formerly secret documents that date back to the Clinton presidency. They offer close look at the operations of the Clinton White House.
Telework: Not Just For Moms And Millennials
by Jennifer Ludden