Middle East
Clinton Joins Diplomatic Push To End Gaza Violence
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Afghanistan
Prisoner Release Shifts Pakistan's Afghan Policy
November 21, 2012 In what is considered a good-faith gesture, Pakistan last week released at least nine Afghan Taliban prisoners. The move is seen as part of a new strategy by Pakistan as it eyes the looming drawdown of U.S. and Western troops in Afghanistan — and a small but potentially important breakthrough in the peace process.
Shots - Health News
Patients With Online Access To Doctors May Make More Office Visits
November 21, 2012 CPRPrevious research has found that patients with online access to their doctors made fewer trips to the doctor's office. But a large, just-published study shows just the opposite: Patients who can email their physicians may schedule more visits.
Business
To Lure Shoppers, Wal-Mart Tries Same-Day Delivery
November 21, 2012 Like many other brick-and-mortar retailers, Wal-Mart is trying new strategies to serve customers whenever they want to buy. In one new experiment in four select markets, the retail giant is promising to deliver eligible items ordered online in just a few hours.
The Salt
Why Greek Yogurt Makers Want Whey To Go Away
November 21, 2012 That extra-thick, rich taste of Greek yogurt is popular, but you get it by creating lots of waste. For every pound of authentic strained Greek yogurt, there are 2 or 3 pounds of liquid whey. And getting rid of it can be expensive.
All Tech Considered
For Holiday Road Trips, Apps That Promise Diversions For Kids
November 21, 2012 For many parents, Thanksgiving means it's time to entertain the kids during a road trip. With that in mind, NPR spoke with 9-year-old Jane Frauenfelder, who hosts the podcast Apps for Kids with her father, Mark.
The Salt
Comfort And Joy: Making The 'Morning Edition' Julia Child Thanksgiving
November 21, 2012 America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball and Renee Montagne cook up a Julia Child-inspired Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey and mashed potatoes. And we remember that she would say, if things go wrong in the kitchen, just keep on going. And have a glass of wine.
Planet Money
How The Government Set Up A Fake Bank To Launder Drug Money
November 21, 2012 In the early 1990s, Colombian drug cartels had a problem: They had more money than they knew what to do with. So a pair of federal agents created an offshore bank.
Sweetness And Light
What's Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander
November 21, 2012 Rosie Napravnik is America's leading jockey — and a woman in a male-dominated sport. Commentator Frank Deford reflects on women's sports, competing with men, and fans.
