A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather's old office after a little lobbying After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born. Rachel Treisman
After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think. Will Stone
The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed. Greg Rosalsky
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead. Laurel Wamsley
Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here's what to know "We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers. Bill Chappell
Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade. Debbie Elliott
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom. Esme Nicholson
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team. The Associated Press
Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups. The Associated Press
