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New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is meeting with President Bush en route to a stop at the United Nations. His first month in office has seen terrorist attacks, widespread flooding and change on the global political scene.

The career of a once-revered Olympic athlete is in tatters. Track and field superstar Marion Jones pleaded guilty Friday to lying to federal agents about her use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. Following her appearance in a federal court, she made the tearful announcement that she is retiring from her sport.

Regular featured guest Loriene Roy has completed her term as president of the American Library Association. In an exit interview, Roy shares highlights from her time leading the group, what the future holds for her and one final list of suggested literary "musts" for the inquiring mind.

President Bush signs a housing bill that could help struggling homeowners stay in their homes and stabilize the nation's troubled housing market, while tightening regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. NPR's Brian Naylor discusses the bill and explains the key points that every homeowner should know.

Just a reminder that we're continuing our cycle of all the symphonies of Gustav Mahler Friday evening on Symphony at 7 with the Symphony No. 3 in D minor.…

Director and producer Ron Howard talks about the film, which is based on the true events that inspired Herman Melville's "Moby Dick."

The term “smart” has become synonymous with things that are data enriched – smartphones, smart homes and now, smart policing.

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Most economists believe the island doesn't have the money to make the May 1st payment deadline in full.

In Texas, many immigrants are now rushing to complete the registration process in time to vote in November.