
All Things Considered
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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
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.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant Leaking 300 Tons Of Tainted Water Daily
The Japanese government has announced that radioactive groundwater is leaking from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. To try and stop it, the Tokyo Electric Power Company, which owns the plant, has proposed building an underground wall of frozen earth around the reactors. The ice wall is supposed to keep groundwater from flowing in and radioactive water from leaking out, but nobody knows for sure whether it will work.
Can Congress Figure Out How To Rescue The Post Office?
by Brian Naylor
The U.S. Postal Service lost some $16 billion last year and continues to bleed red ink. Congress has been unable to agree on a plan to turn things around. The latest proposal would allow the post office to end Saturday delivery in a year, and enable it to ship wine and beer.
Common Core Curriculum Brings Big Shifts To Math Instruction
by Cory Turner
With the implementation of the new Common Core standards, parents across the country will notice a few changes in their kids' math homework.