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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.

New research shows that the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia increases the risk of uterine cancer. As NPR's Richard Knox reports, the research offers a compelling reason to improve programs to detect and treat chlamydia.

NPR's David Welna reports on the controversy on Capitol Hill, as term limits force several senior committee chairs from their posts.

A federal judge in Boston has ruled for now that Stonehill College does not have to readmit a student with anorexia nervosa. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

Paula Wissel of member station KPLU has a report on efforts to end the Seattle Times newspaper strike.