How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Book Review: 'Lifted By The Great Nothing,' Karim Dimechkie
NPR's Alan Cheuse reviews a debut novel, Lifted by the Great Nothing, by Karim Dimechkie.
U.S., Cuban Soccer Teams Face-Off In Havana
History will be made in Havana on Tuesday when the New York Cosmos take on the Cuban National Team in a soccer match. It's the first time a U.S. professional sports team will play in Cuba since the two countries opened diplomatic ties in December.
Getting A Tattoo Is An Unlikely Rite Of Passage For This Teen
Commentator Katie Davis helped with an unlikely coming of age ceremony for a young man she mentored and tutored for years. She took him to get his first tattoo.
Tech Startup Harnesses Virtual Reality For Use In Architecture
A startup company called The Third Fate envisions virtual reality as a way for architects and builders to offer tours of their designs before they're even constructed.
Jerry Dior, Designer Of MLB Logo, Dies At 82
The Major League Baseball logo has endured for almost 50 years, but it wasn't until just a few years ago that its creator was finally given credit. NPR's Audie Cornish and Melissa Block remember Jerry Dior who died May 10 at 82.
U.S. Criticizes China For Construction In South China Sea
China and the U.S. exchanged criticisms on the South China Sea over the weekend. So far, neither side appears willing to either compromise on the disputed waters, or to escalate the dispute.
Latest Attempted Coup In Gambia Began On U.S. Soil
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with reporter Adam Goldman about how the Gambian president survived a failed coup hatched by U.S.-based dissidents.