First Diwali at the White House

President Obama lit a candle to start off the Diwali holiday, a White House first, and re-established a presidential advisory commission for Asian-American and Pacific Islanders.

Reported and produced by Michelle Stockman

 
 
         
         
 

A very special drum circle

Music therapy has been found to help some sufferers of Alzheimer's disease, as well as their family and caregivers. In one home for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, residents take up drumming and singing as a means of connecting to others in the midst of these isolating illnesses.

Reported and produced by Michelle Stockman

 
 
         
         
 

The Uninsured queue for free health care

Traveling medical clinics have never been so popular in the United States. With at least 45 million Americans uninsured -- more than 15 percent of the population -- the free health services can draw a crowd, forcing some people to camp out overnight for a chance to get help.

Reported and produced by Michelle Stockman

 
 
         
         
 

Gay Marriage: mundane or dangerous?

Ray and Rodney from Maine are raising a son. Are they setting a bad example or just coaching his baseball team?

Reported with Economist correspondent; produced by Michelle Stockman

 
 
         
         
 

MUMBAI BUSINESS COMMUNITY INCENSED AFTER ATTACKS

Last week's terror attacks rocked the Mumbai business community. WSJ's Niraj Sheth speaks with various CEOs in India about how they are taking action to ensure Mumbai is both safe and business-friendly

Reported by Niraj Sheth; produced by Michelle Stockman and WSJ.com

 
 
         
         
 

E-Waste REcycling: New Study on Health Effects for Delhi's Informal sector

Health workers in Delhi are on the hunt for blood. Blood samples that is. They want to test e-waste recycling workers for dangerous levels of mercury, lead and cadmium found in old electronics.

Produced and reported by Michelle Stockman and
Karyn Ostrom

 
 
         
         
 
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