Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported
Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.
Election Result Vindicates African-American Trump Supporter
David Greene talks to African-American pastor Darrell Scott, who backed Donald Trump in the election. Scott's views drew criticism from other African-American leaders, but he stands vindicated today.
Relative Speaks Out After Family Members Are Sentenced In Iran
Two Iranian-Americans, a father and his son, were sentenced last month to 10 years in an Iran prison. Another son, Babak Namazi, is working to free them, and talks to Steve Inskeep about the ordeal.
You Too Could Have A Masterpiece In Your House
For six decades, a painting hung in a mostly darkened bedroom in Sunnyvale, Calif. It turns out to be a painting by Frida Kahlo, estimated to be worth up to $2 million. It will be sold at auction.
California Neighborhood Repeatedly Jolted Awake By Air Horn
For weeks, an air horn has been blasted around 4 a.m. The villain responsible became known as the air horn guy. The San Diego Union Tribune reports police may have captured the man responsible.
Workers Wait To See If Trump White House Reverses Overtime Pay Rule
An estimated 4.2 million workers will become eligible to earn OT as a result of the new rule. But it's not clear for how long. President-elect Trump hasn't said what he'll do with the new regulations.
To Get A College Scholarship: Forget The Field, Hit The Books
Think playing on sports' travel team will help your kids get a college scholarship? Think again. Commentator John U. Bacon advises that they hit the books instead.
Feelings Toward A Partner Affect Brand Buying Decisions, Study Says
Here's news that could be of interest to marketers: Research shows people frustrated in a relationship sometimes deal with their feelings by buying and consuming brands their partners hate.
1 Year Later: Brazil's Focus On Zika Wanes; Financial Promises Languish
After a flurry of news and promises last year regarding the Zika virus in Brazil, both mothers of brain-damaged babies and researchers say money has dried up leaving scientists and parents struggling.
