Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Freshman Representatives Start First Day In Congress
Robert Siegel talks to Republican Congresswoman Mimi Walters of California and Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego of Arizona about starting their first term in Congress.
6 Reasons Size Matters To The New GOP Majorities In Congress
Big majorities are more likely to make history, either by passing new laws that really matter or by frustrating a president who has big plans.
Low Gas Prices Give SUV Sales A Boost, But Automakers Take Long View
U.S. auto manufacturers have learned from the last crash and have become more nimble, an industry expert says — so when oil prices rise again, they quickly will return to building more hybrids.
Tsarnaev Defense Attorney Has Long History With High-Profile Cases
Melissa Block talks to criminal lawyer Jonathan Shapiro about Judy Clarke, one of the defense attorneys representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Under Strain From Syrian Refugees, Lebanon Enacts Stricter Visa Policy
Already, an estimated 1.5 million Syrians have fled to Lebanon and Lebanese officials say they can't accommodate more refugees. Robert Siegel talks with Lama Fakih of Human Rights Watch.
Same-Sex Marriages Start In Florida
Florida courts are making last-minute preparations as the state prepares on Tuesday to become the 36th in the nation to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Potential Jurors Screened For Boston Marathon Bombing Trial
Potential jurors were screened on Monday to decide the fate of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He faces 30 federal counts of murder and terrorism.