Alan Gross Release Paves Way For New Chapter In U.S.-Cuba Relations
President Obama announced an historic shift in U.S.-Cuban relations, drawing bipartisan support and criticism.
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Shift In U.S.-Cuba Relationship Comes After 55 Years Of Tension
We look back over the more than 50 years the U.S. has had an antagonistic relationship with the Cuban government.
From White House's Perspective, Cuban Embargo Hasn't Worked
The U.S. broke off relations with Cuba the year President Obama was born. Now, he's trying a different approach having resolved one issue — the jailing of a U.S. aid worker.
We're Down To 5 Northern White Rhinos: Is It Too Late For Babies?
With the death of a northern white rhino in San Diego's zoo this week, researchers are working to see whether they can save the species. They'd better hurry — only five remain.
Pakistani Editorial Calls For Unified Strategy Against Extremists
Melissa Block talks to Zaffar Abbas, editor of the Dawn newspaper, about calling on the Pakistani government to take a tough unified strategy against Islamic extremism and terror groups.
Rep. Van Hollen: Alan Gross' Release A 'Miraculous' Moment
Melissa Block talks to Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the release of Alan Gross. Van Hollen is one of the lawmakers who flew to Cuba to bring Gross back to the U.S.
Sen. Marco Rubio: Obama's Cuba Deal Is Bad Foreign Policy
We hear Cuban-American reaction and some of what Cuban President Raul Castro had to say today.
Is 'Womenomics' The Answer To Japan's Economic Woes?
The government has set up a female lumberjacks program, part of a wider effort to fuel growth after long-term stagnation. But critics say it does little to tackle fundamental problems.
Pakistan Observes 3 Days Of Mourning After School Attack
Author Ahmed Rashid talks to Steve Inskeep about how Pakistan's political climate helped to foster Tuesday's horrific attack on a school in Peshawar. More than 140 people were killed.
Medical Workers In Conflict Zones Have Never Faced Greater Risks
They've always been caught in crossfire. But now they are being singled out as targets. And the worst violence is taking place in Syria.