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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.
Piano Mastery, Trinidadian Trumpet, Singing Apes: New Jazz
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
High-Deductible Health Plans, Gamble For Some, On The Rise
by NPR Staff
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act looming, many employers are switching from traditional health care plans to what are known as high-deductible plans. These plans have lower premiums, but put patients on the hook for thousands in out-of-pocket expenses.
A Touching, 'Telling' Book About Cheese
by Rosecrans Baldwin
Handful Of Tracks Propelled J.J. Cale To Big Leagues
by Dan Bobkoff
Singer-songwriter J.J. Cale died Friday at the age of 74. His music took the edges off honky-tonk and blues, dressed them in a smoking jacket and ascot, and made them smooth. His most recognizable songs, however, were made famous by Eric Clapton. They include, "Cocaine" and "After Midnight."
U.S. Carmakers Are Riding High, But Detroit May Not Feel It
by Sonari Glinton
The domestic auto industry has been making a strong comeback, but that recovery hasn't necessarily benefited beleaguered Detroit. There's only one auto plant still doing high-volume production inside the city limits, and much of the Big Three's manufacturing has shifted away from Michigan.
Key Witness Against Emmett Till's Killers Led A Quiet Life
by Karen Grigsby Bates
In 1955, it was virtually unheard of for a black man to testify against a white person. Willie Reed, who changed his last name to Louis after fleeing to Chicago, died last week at 76.