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One southern California mall has created the character of Young Saint Rick, otherwise known as Hunky Santa. Alex Cohen of member station KQED reports.

Host Liane Hansen talks to reporter Kevin Begos of the Winston-Salem Journal, about a series the newspaper has just run about a North Carolina state program that sterilized over 7,600 people between 1929 and 1974.

Research suggests vacations are usually a good idea, health-wise. But at least one study finds that time-off isn't good for everybody. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the health effects of vacation.

NPR's Duncan Moon reports on efforts in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to replace Cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned yesterday.

NPR's Martin Kaste reports on the beach-born voodoo ceremony that's one way Brazilians celebrate the New Year in Rio de Janeiro.

From member station KCRW in Santa Monica, Jon Kalish reports on the past of and prospects for the business of drilling for oil in Los Angeles.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on growing concern among environmental groups over George W. Bush's appointment of Spencer Abraham as Energy Secretary.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the tug o' war likely in Congress this session. Republicans barely control the House of Representatives, while the Senate is split down the middle.

Three Taiwanese ships have completed the first legal and direct crossing between Taiwan and China in more than 50 years. NPR's Rob Gifford reports.

Jerome Vaughn of member station WDET reports that General Motors is temporarily laying off workers and halting production at some plants following a deep dip in sales last month.