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Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson writes gorgeous, thoughtful songs that belie her youth.

Jacob Geller's video essays dwell on art, literature and video games. He's publishing a new book collecting his essays called "How A Game Lives."

The bright and bouncy dance track adds a new color to the Maryland-born rapper's production palette — but the song's energy belies its lyrical content.

Also: Al-Qaida threatens to kill an American hostage kidnapped in Yemen; the Ebola death toll tops 6,000; and Target Australia will stop selling "Grand Theft Auto V" because of violence to women.

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.

The Tiny Desk series producer shares his favorite records of the year.

Ahmed Burhan Mohamed became the first American to win the Dubai International Holy Quran Award. The annual contest involves reciting passages from the Quran.

After having racist tweets hurled in his direction, Sebastien de la Cruz was invited to sing again at the beginning of the Heat-Spurs game in San Antonio.

Also: A lawsuit alleges Motel 6 shared guest information with immigration officials; Iranian anti-government protests continue; and nobody won the Powerball lotto - it's now worth $550 million!

Also: ISIS militants destroy another temple in Palmyra; there are three hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; and Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta tosses the 6th no-hitter of the majors' season.