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All Songs Considered Blog
1:00 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

Song Premiere: Jackson 5, 'If The Shoe Don't Fit'

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 7:36 pm

Michael Jackson and the word "undiscovered" don't generally fit together: He had his first hit with the Jackson 5 at age 10, after all, and spent the subsequent 40 years in various stages of superstardom and/or notoriety. But troves of rare and unreleased Jacksonalia are sure to keep flooding out in the years to come.

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Asia
12:58 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

China's Increased Investment Upsets Some Pakistanis

Originally published on Thu August 23, 2012 4:08 pm

With all its current troubles, Pakistan has not been attracting much foreign investment recently. In fact, China seems to be the only country that's prepared to pour money into Pakistan in a big way.

But a boost in Chinese investment has sparked resentment in southern Pakistan, where activists accuse China of trying to be a new colonial power. A bomb blast recently hit near the Chinese Consulate in Karachi — an ominous sign of the rising tensions.

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Shots - Health Blog
12:19 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

Hospitals Gripe About Health Insurers, Too

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When it comes to dealing with insurers, hospitals like some more than others.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that health insurance companies can be a pain for patients. What may be a surprise is that hospitals often complain, too. And the reasons aren't so different from those of consumers: Denied claims. Low reimbursement. Late reimbursement. Thickets of red tape.

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The Two-Way
12:08 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

Roger Clemens Returns To Pro Baseball Saturday; Majors Next?

Credit David J. Phillip / AP
Roger Clemens in 2007, as he was throwing batting practice for the Houston Astros. Could he be back in an Astros' uniform next month?

The Rocket is going to be pitching again Saturday night.

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The Two-Way
12:02 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

Nike's New Frontier: LeBron X Sneakers Will Sell For $315

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Nike's new Lebron X. Fully loaded, they will retail for $315.

Despite tough economic times, Nike is about to go where it has never gone before: Its Lebron X sneakers are expected to retail for $315. That's the first time a pair of its kicks breaks the $300 barrier.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the price hike comes after the company saw some steep drops to its gross margins. But the company may be taking its customers too far. The Journal reports:

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