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Smart, witty and sometimes absurd lyrics have become a trademark of Boston-based trio Jim's Big Ego. The band's latest CD is called They're Everywhere. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with lead singer Jim Infantino. Hear songs from the CD and watch two of the band's videos.

In late 1944, seven U.S. Army airmen crashed on the island of Borneo and were rescued by a native jungle tribe. In her new book, author Judith Heimann recounts the story of their protection by natives as Japanese hunt them on the mountainous island.

The 19-year-old freshman at Mount St. Joseph University died Friday from brain cancer. Her nonprofit foundation has helped to raise more than $1.5 million for cancer research.

Lloyd Bentsen, a courtly Texan who represented the state in Congress for 28 years and served as President Clinton's first treasury secretary, died Tuesday morning, his family said. He was 85. Bentsen, also the Democratic 1988 vice presidential nominee, died at his home in Houston.

More than 200 tips have been received by detectives investigating the homicide of 77-year-old Honoree Fleming.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Leslea Smith, of Hillsboro, Oregon, along with Weekend Edition puzzle master, Will Shortz.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the sudden death of her former chief of staff

NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPBS listener Nancy Wooton and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Jeff Forster of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Drew Skinner of Havertown, Pennsylvania, along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.