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Labor and Employee Rights Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

RICHARD BERMAN: Employee Rights Act in Congress can prevent union exploitation

By Richard Berman

A man watches a TV news program showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) ** FILE **

Kim Jong-un open to senior-level talks with South Korea

Associated Press

Illustration on the search for prolonged physical youth by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

SUZANNE FIELDS: New year wish to prevent old age

By Suzanne Fields

The new H Street streetcar line in the District may be scrapped after an outside review of the project.

D.C. streetcar won’t open by new year as promised

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press

Fireworks explode over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Thousands of people crammed into Lady Macquaries Chair look-out to see the new year in and watch the annual fireworks show. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

2015 New Year’s celebrations around the world: Beach parties and fireworks

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The annual New Year's Eve "Possum Drop" in a small North Carolina town will go on as planned without a live opossum this year following a lawsuit from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

EDITORIAL: New Year’s laws to oppress, threaten and tax

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Rebecca Hagelin and her daughter Kristin Carey

REBECCA HAGELIN: Step toward healing and improvement in 2015

By Rebecca Hagelin and Kristin Carey

Country singer Trace Adkins will be a part of the All American New Year Wednesday night on Fox. (Associated Press)

Country Times: Get your New Year’s country fix

By Nancy Dunham — Special to The Washington Times

Exercising more should be near the top of the list of New Year's resolutions. It may not be possible to dedicate hours for gym workouts, but we can find at least 15 minutes in our day to take the stairs instead of an elevator, stand up or walk during phone calls, or stretch or do push-ups during commercial breaks. Studies have shown that short bursts of physical activity have a cumulative benefit. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow/File)

NINA RADCLIFF: Mapping out New Year’s resolutions

By Dr. Nina Radcliff

TAMMY BRUCE: Americans should just say no to GPS tracking of their cars and trucks

By Tammy Bruce

Ryan Seacrest continues as emcee, a duty he first took over from Dick Clark during the last few years of Clark's life. (abc/lou rocco)

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ will continue TV traditions

By Nancy Dunham — Special to The Washington Times

Then-President George W. Bush carries his two dogs, Barney, foreground, and Miss Beazley, background, down the steps of Air Force One on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, near Washington. Mr. Bush was returning to Washington after spending 11 days in Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

JOSEPH CURL: At Christmastime, George W. Bush was Santa, Obama is Scrooge

By Joseph Curl

"While it is always important to moderate alcohol intake, it is especially important at this time of the year, when there are more opportunities to drink," writes Dr. Nina Radcliff. (AP Photo)

NINA RADCLIFF: Cheers: What you need to know about drinking, the holidays

By Dr. Nina Radcliff

Outdoor enthusiasts suggest hiking on New Year's Day. (AP Photo)

Outdoor travel: Take a hike on New Year’s Day

Associated Press

Despite the month's religious roots, Muharram today is "more of a cultural holiday," said Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, director of outreach at the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia.. "Think of it as a new year, as a new beginning to make resolutions."
(ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images)

Muslim New Year begins with reflection, prayer

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times