NPR News: Largest Plague Of Locusts In A Quarter Century Hits Africa And Middle East

Largest Plague Of Locusts In A Quarter Century Hits Africa And Middle East
The worst locust infestation in a quarter century has struck wide areas of Africa and the Middle East, endangering populations that are already living on the edge.

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January 4, 2020 at 04:11AM

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Favorites: Bruce Springsteen

'Fresh Air' Favorites: Bruce Springsteen
This week, we're listening back to some favorite Fresh Air interviews from the past decade. In 2016, Springsteen reflected on how he and his music were shaped by home, roots, family and community.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Favorites: Patti Smith

'Fresh Air' Favorites: Patti Smith
This week, we're listening back to some favorite Fresh Air interviews from the past decade. The punk icon reflected on her career and her 22-year friendship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 2010.

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NPR News: What A Geome-Treat

What A Geome-Treat
In this final round, every answer is a 2-D or a 3-D shape.

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NPR News: Hungry Like The Wolf

Hungry Like The Wolf
A lover of wolves, singer, actor and model Luke James comes back to play a game where his wolf knowledge is put to the test.

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NPR News: Jingle All The Way

Jingle All The Way
In this music parody, contestants guess which movie or TV show a fictional product or company is from.

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NPR News: Animal Life Coach

Animal Life Coach
Like Robert Downey Jr., contestants channel their inner Dr. Dolittle when they guess how to advise animals facing various dilemmas.

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NPR News: More Machine Than Man

More Machine Than Man
Beep boop! In this audio quiz, contestants guess which fictional A.I. or robot-y voices they hear.

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NPR News: The City Formerly Known As

The City Formerly Known As
Turns out change can be a good thing. In this quiz, contestants guess a U.S. city's current name, given the name it used to go by.

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NPR News: Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing

Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Luke James chats about opening for Beyoncé and Prince and sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams. Plus, find out why he's super into wolves.

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NPR News: Michaela Anne's Voice Shines Like A Beacon, Bringing You Back Home

Michaela Anne's Voice Shines Like A Beacon, Bringing You Back Home
Desert Dove is a country album, but kind of like her life, it doesn't stay settled in just one place. There are cinematic strings, and nods to indie rock and honky-tonk.

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January 3, 2020 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Doulas Are Becoming Part Of The End-Of-Life Equation

Doulas Are Becoming Part Of The End-Of-Life Equation
According to The New England Journal of Medicine, more people are choosing to die at home rather than in a hospital. It's a trend that's shifting how we think about care at the end of life.

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January 3, 2020 at 05:04PM