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American volunteers Lilah Katz (far left) and her mother, Sharon Fine (far right), welcomed (top row from left) Fikiri, Onike, Paluki and Bienvenie, and (bottom row from left) Cecil, Oliva and Jeteme.

After Years In Refugee Camps, A Family Celebrates Its First Christmas In The U.S.

With the help of American volunteers from a variety of churches, a family of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was welcomed recently to its new home in Silver Spring, Md.

The U.S. government has partially shut down; more than 800,000 federal workers are affected.

How The Partial Government Shutdown Could Affect You

Mail service and Social Security checks won't be interrupted, but national parks and small business loans will see some temporary changes.

Bay Area-based Zoox Inc has received approval from California to transport passengers in its autonomous vehicles. It's the first permit handed out by the state as part of a pilot program for self-driving cars.

Zoox Inc. Snags First California Permit To Transport Passengers In Self-Driving Cars

The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money.

How Rodgers And Hammerstein Revolutionized Broadway

Todd Purdum's book, Something Wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind hit shows like Carousel and The Sound of Music. Originally broadcast April 9, 2018.

Many Food and Drug Administration activities will continue despite the partial federal shutdown.

As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.

The demand that an Argentine radio show host start hosting programming about gender issues comes against a backdrop of debate about sexism and women's rights in Argentina. In this photo taken in June, pro- and anti-abortion demonstrators are seen outside the Congress building in Buenos Aires.

Argentine Radio Host Will Avoid Criminal Prosecution By Discussing Gender Issues

Angel Etchecopar, commonly known by his nickname "Baby Etchecopar," was charged with sexist discrimination. Now, he must host experts on gender — and let guests speak uninterrupted.

A firefighter battles the Woolsey Fire burning a home in Malibu, Calif. in November. Fire scientists are finding that homes most frequently burn from flying embers after the initial blaze has passed through.

How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires

Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across California this year. Fire scientists are discovering that most homes burn down from blowing embers, sometimes long after the the fire has passed.

UA's New Police Chief Coming From Dublin

The City of Upper Arlington says its new police chief will assume the job on January 14. Steven Farmer is currently a Lieutenant and operations bureau…

The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange photographed last week. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst Christmas Eve performance, breaking the 1918 record.

Dow Suffers Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday fell 2.9 percent to 21,792.20 — its worst Christmas Eve performance. It Broke the 1918 record. U.S. stocks are on track for their worst year since 2008.

A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band

McPherson never thought he'd make a Christmas album. Then, he says, "I got a bug in my ear." He and his band perform live in studio from Socks. Originally broadcast Dec. 11, 2018.

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