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Sure, you resolve to exercise more, but somehow it never happens. It could be that your environment is sabotaging you, psychologists say. A famous study about heroin and the Vietnam War explains how.

A craftsman in the old Medina neighborhood of Tunis tries to keep alive the art of making the traditional oud — a guitar-like instrument. An oud is basically a Middle Eastern lute.

The 20 new cardinals come from 18 different countries, including several from Asia, Africa and Oceania. Steve Inskeep talks to Vatican-watcher John Allen, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

Republicans in the Senate are talking about raising gas taxes. Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker suggested a gas tax hike some time ago, and this weekend another Republican said his party is open to the idea.

Some parts of Wisconsin will see a windchill of 30 below, and most of the country — all the way down to Florida — will see temperatures plunge.

Also: Bad weather hampers AirAsia recovery work; Buckingham Palace again denies a sex claim against Prince Andrew; and Wisconsin police say somebody put a diamond ring on their agency Christmas tree.

Next time you shoot off an email between errands, will you praise your dedication or lament your inefficiency? Commentator Tania Lombrozo's New Year's resolution is to rethink emailing after hours.

Fresh Air rock historian Ed Ward has a look in to a vital part of Lynn's career.

In the first of a new series looking at American music, our pop culture critic shares a playlist including B.B. King and Nina Simone.

Florida's first same-sex weddings are taking place today, after a judge said Miami-Dade County could start issuing licenses immediately.