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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
by Steve Inskeep
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
Muslim-Americans Face Challenges When Confronting Leader's Misconduct
A prominent Dalled-based Muslim preacher has been caught up in allegations of sexual harassment. Clerics are looking into it. Ailsa Chang talks to BuzzFeed reporter Hannah Allam.
Minimum Wage Goes Up In 18 States On New Year's Day
by Joel Rose
Those hikes in the minimum wage range from just four cents in Alaska, to a full dollar in Maine. Advocates argue that's good for low-wage workers, but skeptics say it will cost jobs.
Trump Re-Examines Regulations Regarding Fracking, Oil Drilling
The Trump administration rescinds rules on fracking and proposes rolling back safety measures on offshore oil drilling. Ailsa Chang talks to Alisa Barba, executive editor of Inside Energy.
News Brief: North Korea's Nuclear Warning, Iran Protests
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un warned the U.S. that his country's completed nuclear arsenal is a button-push away. And, anti-government protests have swept across Iran over the last several days.
Defense Secretary Mattis Expects A Larger U.S. Civilian Presence In Syria
U.S. troops have been in Syria fighting ISIS militants near the border with Iraq. More American diplomats and contractors are headed to Syria to help stabilize areas that have suffered years of war.
Protesters In Iran Denounce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Rachel Martin talks to journalist Ali Noorani, who's with Agence France-Presse, for the latest from Iran, where violent protests have broken out. At least four protesters have been killed.
Trapped In Barbed Wire, White Owl Now Flies Free
The bird was trapped in barbed wire near the Smithfield prison in Huntingdon, Pa. A state game commission officer used a crate and a net to coax the owl to safety.
Germans Ring In The New Year With 'Dinner For One'
Everyone has their favorite movie for the holidays. In Germany, millions gathered around their TV sets to watch a half-century-old British comedy skit called Dinner for One.
Transgender Women In Pakistan Demand Equal Rights
by Diaa Hadid
Gays and lesbians live secret lives in Pakistan. But to be a transgender woman there is a different experience. They're mobilizing a movement for equal rights — and scoring victories.
Helpful Ideas To Keep Your Christmas Tree Out Of A Landfill
With Christmas over, some 35 million holiday trees will be coming down. Where do they go? Bill Ulfelder of the Nature Conservancy in New York has suggestions of how to avoid sending them to landfills.
Teapot Is A Reminder Of The Remarkable 1922 Rose Bowl Game
by Richard Harris
In that game, a small Pennsylvania college, backed by a black quarterback, battled the University of California, Berkeley to the only tie in the history of the game.
On The First Day Of The New Year, Celebrating Composers' Opus One
In celebration of the New Year, Rachel Martin talks to classical music commentator Miles Hoffman about famous first pieces by some of music's greatest composers.