Why some EV buyers are getting their tax returns rejected this year
The federal EV tax credit, worth up to $7,500, saw big changes in 2024. For buyers, the credit typically became easier to get. But if their dealers skipped a step, it was a different story.
Tom Brady's Movie Underwear Up For Action
The New England Patriots quarterback tried his hand at acting in 2015 with a cameo in the movie, Ted 2. The starting bid for the T-shirt and boxer shorts is $2,500.
World's Most-Wanted Drug Dealer Is Under Arrest Again In Mexico
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested after a shootout with Mexican soldiers. He faces an array of drug charges in the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Anthony Garza, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
Attacks In Germany Raise Questions About Accepting Migrants
In Cologne and other German cities, attacks on New Year's Eve have led to criminal complaints, as police suspicion turns to asylum seekers. David Greene talks to German journalist Maximilian Popp.
Border Agents In San Diego Step Up Screening With Biometrics
The agents are testing facial recognition and iris scanning as new ways of identifying people crossing the border. Civil liberties advocates say they're also testing the limits of privacy.
How An 1871 Disaster Helped To End America's Whaling Dynasty
David Greene talks to Peter Nichols, author Oil and Ice, a book about a fleet of 33 whaling ships trapped in Arctic ice. Whalers and their families had to escape in tiny rowboats through miles of ice.
Global Financial Markets Are Poised For Another Turbulent Week
After a volatile week in China last week, global markets are braced for more chaos with hopes that healthy U.S. employment numbers may improve the climate.
China's Economic Problems Felt Across Worldwide Financial Markets
David Greene talks to economist Mohamed El-Erian, chairman of President Obama's Global Development Council, about the impact of China's economic problems on the global economy.
Why Iowa Has Caucuses And Why Iowans Vote First In Presidential Contests
In less than a month, voters in Iowa will be first to choose who they want to be president. The Iowa caucuses have been first since 1972. How did this tradition get started?
Chicago Shooting Drives Calls For Emanuel To Go, So Far Without Result
Protesters angry about the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the hands of Chicago police say the mayor should resign. But Emanuel is weathering the crisis, and a recall effort faces obstacles.
