Apr 23rd, 2008 · A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.
Oct 6th, 2008 · The turmoil in Pakistan affects every aspect of daily life. But musician Mekaal Hasan has chosen to stay, even though his band is revered beyond the country's borders. He can record, but security threats prevent him from playing concerts.
Oct 5th, 2008 · For many, the autoharp is remembered as the slightly geeky, easy-to-play instrument from grade-school music class, or as simple accompaniment for folk and country singers. But Basia Bulat, who sings and plays the autoharp on Oh, My Darling, hopes the time has come for people to discover the beauty and potential in the instrument.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · Politicians can't stop talking about a metonymical Wall Street's impact on a metaphorical Main Street. But what about the spots across the country where the two streets actually intersect?
Oct 3rd, 2008 · For decades, Ford's F-series pickup truck was the best selling vehicle in the country. But this year, high fuel costs and battered economy have caused pickup sales to plummet. Now, Ford has a new more fuel efficient version of its popular truck. Frank Morris reports for member station KCUR.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · People around the country answer the question "What do you want to hear in tonight's debate between the Democratic and Republican vice presidential candidates?"
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Across the country, homes are going cheap. In Saginaw, Mich., one just sold on eBay. The winning bid came from Joanne Smith of Chicago. The price: $1.75. In Texas, Cissie Owen has found her beach cabin. She thought Hurricane Ike destroyed it. Turns out the storm surge picked it up, moved it across the highway, and deposited it completely intact. Owen calls it a "feisty little cabin." She has no plans to move back in.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Since 1989 a large digital clock near Times Square has tallied the country's national debt. When the clock was built, it only had enough space to tally the debt up to $9.9 trillion. But now, the debt is on the verge of crossing over into the tens of trillions of dollars.