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.
Say Bye-Bye To A Beloved Kiddie Amusement Park
Hoffman's Playland, one of a handful of kiddie parks left in the country, is getting ready to close after 62 years of merry-go-rounds, toddler trains and more pint-sized fun.
Tech Companies Take Notice Of The Importance Of Marketing
Audie Cornish explores how marketing has been overlooked in technology. She speaks with Nancy Koehn, a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, and Alex Kantrowitz of Ad Age.
Jim Brady, Press Secretary Turned Gun Control Activist, Dies At 73
Jim Brady, the White House press secretary who was shot in the head by a gunman trying to assassinate President Reagan, has died at age 73. NPR's Brian Naylor reports on a man whose later life was dedicated to changing gun laws.
Gaza Family Mourns The Loss Of A Son, Brother — And Hamas Militant
The brother and mother of a Hamas fighter who was killed in a tunnel recall his path into militancy. They're pleased he died for what they consider a good cause.
Islamic State Bolsters Its Control Over Northwestern Iraq
The militant group known as the Islamic State has reportedly captured Iraq's largest dam, just another instance in its successful offensive in northwestern Iraq. Melissa Block talks with reporter Jane Arraf about the group's gains.
Minnesotans Question State's Ailing Insurance Marketplace
Minnesota spent millions on creating its health care website, and while the state's added 180,000 people to insurance coverage, some are asking whether it was worth it for the state to go it alone.
Amid Lake Erie's Algal Bloom, Toledo's Water Woes Continue
For the second straight day, residents of Toledo, Ohio, are without tap water. The problem is caused by the discovery of a toxin in the water supply, likely the result of an algal bloom.
OkCupid Sometimes Messes A Bit With Love, In The Name Of Science
OkCupid, the online dating site, disclosed Monday that they sometimes manipulate their users' profiles for experiments.
As Ebola Outbreak Worsens, West Africa Turns To Quarantines
Leaders of the three African nations hit hardest by the Ebola virus met to discuss ways to fight the outbreak. With the situation deteriorating, it's likely more of the region will be quarantined.