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The fate of financially troubled Amtrak could depend on the success of Acela Express, its new high-speed train. NPR's Jack Speer reports that the long-delayed train took a group of VIPs on an inaugural run today from Washington to Boston. The train reaches a top speed of 150 miles per hour, but it's still slower than bullet trains in Europe and Japan. Acela tickets aren't cheap, and Amtrak faces a major challenge in persuading people who travel between major citieis by car or air shuttle, to opt for the train.

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his list of the 10 best albums of 2014 (and a few honorable mentions).

NPR's Rachel Martin asks Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, to respond to the first session of the January 6 hearings.

Senate Republicans blocked a plan to move forward on legislation Friday to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Host Bob Edwards talks with reporter Anthony Kuhn about the news this morning that China has detained another American of Chinese descent. Just yesterday the U.S. State Department issued an alert on the risks for Americans traveling in China.

Scott talks with Harlan McKosato, host of the public radio program Native America Calling. They discuss the likely confirmation of Gale Norton to be Secretary of the Interior and how that might affect Native American concerns. Native American Calling can be heard online at .

The African American middle class has been growing rapidly with the rest of the economy, but analysts say this group often lacks the tools of sensible investment. Steve Tripoli from member station WBUR reports on a new effort by the National Urban League to teach African Americans the ins and outs of investing.

Keith Siegel is adjusting to life as a free man after being held hostage in Gaza for 484 days, his brother says. The American was released along with two other in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

American was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Russian court. Michelle Kellerman reports.

Credit card debt is at a record high, climbing nearly 19% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Many Americans have exhausted their savings and are now deep in the hole trying to cover the cost of living.