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.
Iraq Holds First National Beauty Pageant In 40 Years
Renee Montagne talks to newly crowned Miss Iraq Shaima Qassem. It's the first time such a contest has been held in Iraq in four decades. She looking forward to competing in the Miss World pageant.
'Forever Prisoner' Writes Book About Guantanamo; He's One Of 107 Still There
Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohamedou Slahi wrote the book, Guantanamo Diary, describing what he'd been through. He's in such a legal limbo that he hasn't been able to receive his own copy of the book.
Executions Escalate Tension Between Saudi Arabia And Iran
After Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on terrorism charges, protesters in Iran set fire to the Saudi embassy. Renee Montagne talks to Thomas Erdbrink, the Tehran correspondent for The New York Times.
Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect In Nation's Capital
The ban is designed to help the environment. It's not clear how Congress will be affected. In 2011, when Republicans captured the House, they restored Styrofoam cups to their cafeteria.
New Year's Eve Fireworks In Dubai Go On Despite Hotel Fire
A 63-story hotel in downtown Dubai erupted in flames, 2 hours before the city was to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks. Steve Inskeep talks to Becky Anderson an anchor for CNN International.
Wis. Mayor Tries To Create New Holiday Tradition
Green Bay kicked off the New Year by parading a llama downtown. The mayor told WBAY-TV that legend says the llama would bring good luck. He confessed later to making up up the legend.
The Year In Pop Music
Adele's new album 25 had record sales in its first week — selling more than 2.4 million copies. We get a check on more pop music news from 2015.
Brazilians Welcome The New Year At Big Beach Party
Some 2 million Brazilians rang in the New Year on Copacabana Beach. The ritual of dipping into the sea for good luck, often under the influence, is no holiday for the lifeguards.
Bernie Sanders Reminds Iowans To Vote In Next Month's Caucuses
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spent Thursday in Des Moines. He told the overflowing crowd that they had a chance in February to make a big statement about where the race is headed.