‘Enough Is Enough’ Say Sengalese Rappers
Senegal’s capital of Dakar remains jittery, with the youth and the riot police locked in running street battles. The police …
‘King Peggy’: A Cinderella Story — With A Twist
There’s an unlikely new leader in West Africa. Three years ago, Peggielene Bartels, a naturalized U.S. citizen and secretary at …
Building A Village, One Home-Brewed Tool At A Time
Do-It-Yourselfers have made everything from bamboo bicycles to 3-D printers, but nothing as ambitious as what’s happening on a farm …
Two States Enter, One Four-Letter Word Leaves
On-Air Challenge: Every answer consists of two adjoining U.S. states. Each clue is a four-letter word formed by one or …
‘On The Table:’ Options For Ending The Iran Standoff
It was one of the more surreal photo ops this week: Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, live on Iranian TV, visiting …
Murder, Corruption And Cover-Ups In ‘Bloodland’
A troubled starlet dies in a helicopter crash off the Irish coast after sending a series of mysterious text messages. …
Through RecordSetter, Everyone Can Be World Champ
What’s the record for squeezing open the most ketchup packets in 30 seconds? Seven. The record for the most people …
Independence Day Parade, Benghazi-Style
Stepping out of my hotel on Friday evening, I could see cars backed up for miles, stretching all the way …
Chinese VP’s Wife Shows Off Vocal Pipes, Stripes
There has been a lot of talk about China in the news this week in light of Vice President Xi …
At Gates Bar-B-Q, The Ultimate Flavor Lies in Burnt Ends
How do you know you’re in Kansas City, Missouri? Follow the smoke, and listen for this: “Hi, may I help …
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