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The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid

The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.

The Music Tapes turned the Rock And Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. into a giant circus for this concert on Jan. 13, 2013. The performance was among Bob Boilen's top five favorite shows so far this year.

What's Your Favorite Concert Of The Year (So Far)?

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen hits the pause button on 2013 to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing live shows he's seen so far this year. After checking out more than 260 performances he's ready to name his favorite show for the first half of 2013.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House last week. The president was the most admired man in America this year, according to Gallup. The first lady was the third most admired woman in America.

Gallup Poll: President Trump And Michelle Obama Most Admired Man And Woman In America

The annual poll of just over 1,000 Americans conducted in December selected the top 10 most admired men and women of the year.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks on the Senate floor as the Senate reconvened after a mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

McConnell Says Senate Will Not Be Intimidated, Will Complete Electoral Vote Count

Hours after violent pro-Trump extremists forced evacuations of the House and Senate, pausing the process of certifying the votes, top leaders insisted they would finish the process "tonight."

A dog leaps into the Masters Agility Championship in New York City.

Dogged Competitors Chase Fame In Westminster's Friskier Face-Off

Hundreds of dogs demonstrated their dexterity in Westminster's fifth annual Masters Agility Championship.

(L-R) Steve Norman, Martin Kemp,Tony Hadley and Gary Kemp of the band Spandau Ballet perform live in 2015.

Zane Lowe On The Power Of Spandau Ballet

As part of NPR's series "One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs," BBC Radio legend Zane Lowe nominates "Gold" by Spandau Ballet. The group is mostly known for its 1983 Top 10 hit "True."

An aerial tramway car fell to the ground Sunday in northern Italy, killing 14 people and leaving a child hospitalized. The cable line appeared to have snapped, but the cause hasn't been determined.

In The Italian Cable Car Disaster, Investigators Are Looking At Possible Manslaughter

A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.

Firefighters have rescued two window washers trapped on the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City.

Window Washers Rescued From Basket 'Swinging Violently' Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper

Video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows an out-of-control basket at the top of the skyscraper wildly twisting in the wind with two workers on board.

Leicester City players who had gathered at Jamie Vardy's house to watch title rival Tottenham play Chelsea celebrate after clinching the trophy.

Longshot Leicester City Wins English Premier League Title

In what's being hailed as a "miracle," Leicester City, a small club from central England that started the season at 5,000-1 odds of winning the prestigious title, has clinched the trophy.

Oprah Winfrey and director Ava DuVernay, seen here in November of last year, are collaborating on a new drama series for Winfrey's network, OWN.

Oprah Winfrey And 'Selma' Director Ava DuVernay Team Up For A Series

One of the most powerful people in television is teaming up with a top-notch film (and TV) director to create a new series based on the novel Queen Sugar.

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