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Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry details his plan for dealing with the flu vaccine shortage. He announced the plan in Florida and continued to run ads that are critical of President Bush's handling of the situation. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

The United Nations agrees to look into charges of fraud in Afghanistan's presidential election. Before the investigation was announced, rivals of interim President Hamid Karzai had threatened to reject the vote. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Philip Reeves.

The Senate approves legislation making it a separate crime to kill or injure a fetus while committing a federal crime against a pregnant woman. Opponents denounce the bill as an effort to undermine abortion rights by recognizing a fetus as a person. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Fighting between followers of Muqtada al-Sadr and U.S. forces left much of Najaf heavily damaged. Sadr described the fighting as a struggle to defend the holy city. But in Najaf, a backlash is growing against the young cleric and his violent tactics. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

An advisory committee recommends the FDA issue stronger warnings about the use of antidepressants called SSRIs in children and teenagers. The panel concludes that available research suggests the drugs can double the incidence of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Hear NPR's Joanne Silberner.

After reviewing a video, the British government confirms that contractor Kenneth Bigley was beheaded in Iraq. In an earlier video, Bigley had pleaded for authorities to meet his captors' demands. He was abducted along with two Americans, both of whom were killed earlier. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports.

Afghan officials continue to gather ballot boxes spread throughout the country from Saturday's presidential vote. Apart from President Hamid Karzai, all candidates in the country's election have declared the process illegitimate. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

The Bush administration decides to revise Medicare policy to classify obesity as an illness -- a decision that could make weight-loss treatments eligible for Medicare coverage. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson.

President Bush recently honored the Dalai Lama with the Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. In response, China is protesting the award. Asian journalist Thomas Laird is joined by Kenneth Lieberthal, an expert on China, to offer analysis.

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