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Former FAA administrator and airline pilot provides analysis on midair collision in D.C. area
by Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep speaks with former Federal Aviation Administrator Randy Babbitt about the midair collision in Washington, D.C.
Is It Legal For Undocumented Immigrant To Practice Law?
by Emily Green
Opponents argue that admitting Sergio Garcia to the bar would violate a federal law prohibiting entities funded with state money from granting undocumented immigrants professional licenses. The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia To Give Military Aid To Lebanon
Lebanon has announced Saudi Arabia will give it $3 billion to buy weapons. To explain the significance of this gift, Renee Montagne talks to Aram Nerguizian, a senior fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Twins Born Minutes Apart But In Different Years
If little Lorraine Begazo turns out like many big sisters, she'll lord it over her brother Brandon that she's the older one. And she was born the year before he was. The twins were born 2 minutes apart — one on New Year's Eve and the other on New Year's Day.
Isaac Asimov Right On With Some 2014 Predictions
Fifty years ago, science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov foresaw gadgets that "relieve mankind of tedious jobs" like machines that heat water and prepare coffee. He predicted smartphones — noting we'd be able to see and hear someone we call, and be able to look at photos on the same screen.
Is U.S. Ready Rethink Sept. 11 Security Policies?
by Tom Gjelten
President Obama will announce this year how he wants to overhaul operations at the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies. The NSA surveillance activities disclosed by Edward Snowden have been criticized by Congress and others. In the past, reports of intelligence abuses or failures have prompted significant changes.
Fiat Pays $4.3 Billion To Get Complete Control Of Chrysler
The Italian automaker already held a majority share of the Detroit automaker that produces Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.
Colorado's Turning Over A New Leaf: Recreational Pot
As of Wednesday, licensed stores in Colorado can sell recreational marijuana, making it the first state to control and regulate a legal recreational marijuana industry.
Justice Sotomayor Blocks Part Of Birth Control Mandate
The Supreme Court justice issued a decision Tuesday night that's putting part of President Obama's health insurance law in doubt. Groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged are suing to block the law, saying it violates their religious freedom.
ID Card Finally Fits Hawaiian Woman's Last Name
Janice Keihanaikukauakahihulihe'ekahaunaele had pressed the state for cards with her full name. Now she's got a new driver's license and an official state identification card.
New Year's Celebrations Move Around The Globe
Renee Montagne reports on how some cities all around the world celebrated the beginning of 2014.
Alarm Clock Sets Off A Real Wake-Up Call
by Alix Spiegel
Later this month, a Chicago based company called Fig will ship out a new product that it believes will help keep people motivated to meet their life goals. It's an alarm clock, but an unusual one.
Rose Bowl Highlights College Football Game Day
A lot of sports fans will be glued to their televisions this New Year's Day. There are a number of big college football bowl games on Wednesday, including the 100th Rose Bowl.