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A hallway in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli

The second part of a series on the crossroads of health care and human trafficking; Japan's economy needs more workers, but female employees face hurdles; and how "House of Cards" helped remake TV.

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Challenges ahead as Japan seeks more women workers

by Sally Herships
Mar 3, 2016
In Japan 70 percent of women who get pregnant leave work. Many don’t return.
A pregnant woman walks to her office in Tokyo on July 2, 2013. Pregnant women or young mothers, many Japanese say they are victims of 'mata-hara' a name for 'maternity harassment' of mothers in employment, in an aging country in dire need of babies. 
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How "House of Cards" helped remake TV

by Adriene Hill
Mar 3, 2016
The fourth season of "House of Cards" drops Friday on Netflix.
"House of Cards" displayed on several television screens. 
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This is what happened when a trafficking victim finally got the chance to run

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 3, 2016
She had no phone, no birth certificate, no social security card and no recourse.
A hallway in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli
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Are booming auto loans risky for banks?

by Mark Garrison
Mar 3, 2016
We're borrowing more cash than ever to buy cars - and banks are happy. For now.
A woman signs a contract with a sales consultant at a Hyundai dealership.
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Final Note

Family stumbles upon rare and valuable baseball cards

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 3, 2016
The seven Ty Cobb baseball cards could be worth more than $1 million, experts say
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The second part of a series on the crossroads of health care and human trafficking; Japan’s economy needs more workers, but female employees face hurdles; and how “House of Cards” helped remake TV.

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