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Ed Gordon discusses the unfolding hunger crisis in the central African nation with NPR correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton.

Wildfires have burned 1,000 square miles of the Texas panhandle since Sunday. The fires are blamed for 11 deaths. Firefighters are relying heavily on air power; a fleet of 26 tanker aircraft is dropping fire retardant on the blaze.

Jaime Millan is one of San Diego's binational businessmen. He is a masseur in San Diego health clubs and all around San Diego. He crosses the border five days a week and figures he spends ten hours a week idling in traffic backups at the border. Last week, he had to buy a gallon of gas from a vendor working the line.

The Syrian government and people have welcomed Lebanese evacuees from the Israel-Hezbollah fighting with open arms, despite a strained relationship between the two countries. For the moment, their differences has been forgotten as Lebanese stream into Damascus.

Weather patterns in Kenya are far different than they were a generation ago. There's less snow on the mountaintops, lakes are much lower, and the rainy season has been arriving late. And when the rain finally comes, it falls too hard and fast and sweeps away the precious topsoil that farmers need to plant their harvests.

Barry Bonds hit his 715th career home run Sunday night, moving past Babe Ruth into sole possession of second place on the career list behind Hank Aaron. But enthusiasm among fans has been tempered by the allegations of steroid use that continue to surround Bonds.

Peasants relocated to make room for a reservoir in northern China's Hebei province claim local leaders pocketed more than $7 million in compensation funds owed to them. Those who tried to organize a recall vote were bribed, beaten or jailed into submission. The case typifies recent rural protests.

Relief food supplies begin to arrive in the West African nation of Niger, months after calls for help first went out. The United Nations says it will feed 2.5 million people, but food shortages are grave throughout the Sahara desert region.

Crews are busy across the West battling wildfires. In rural Southern Colorado, the Mason Fire forced 5,000 people to flee their homes. Lightning sparked that blaze nearly a week ago. Wind and hot temperatures helped it grow quickly to more than 11,000 acres.

Barry Bonds ties Babe Ruth for second place on the career home run list with number 714. He homered into the first deck of elevated stands in right-center leading off the second inning against the Oakland Athletics.