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(Update) Weeks of violence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have sparked a resurgence by the Israeli right. Ariel Sharon, the right-wing leader whose visit to a contested holy site set off the current conflict, may even be invited to join the government. NPR's Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.

He had one of the most gorgeous voices ever to sing a love song. But during his lifetime, Johnny Hartman was known only to hardcore jazz lovers. It was after his death when he finally made it to the top of the jazz charts.

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains in critical condition at a hospital outside Paris, said to be in a coma. There have been few officials statements about the 75-year-old Arafat's health since he was sent to the military hospital for treatment eight days ago. Hear reporter Eleanor Beardsley.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Jerusalem reports Israeli helicopters rocketed Palestinian police and security offices across the Gaza Strip Monday, in retaliation for the roadside bombing of an Israeli bus that left two dead and several others wounded, including schoolchildren. The Palestinian Authority and Yasser Arafat's Fateh faction denied responsibility for the bombing, but a senior Israeli official said the "Palestinian military establishment" was linked to the attack.

Democrat Barack Obama is making a play for reliably Republican Virginia. Republican John McCain is looking to make gains in traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania. Colorado is also up for grabs in Tuesday's presidential race.

Rose Marie McCoy is one of the most prolific songwriters of '50s American pop music, yet her legacy remains relatively unknown. During her career, the artist published more than 800 songs, some of which were recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports a car bomb exploded in Jerusalem today just as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat were preparing to make simultaneous public announcements about a new agreement aimed at ending the five weeks of clashes in the West Bank and Gaza. Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility for the bombing.

In the small farming community of Nevada, Iowa, the results of caucuses to pick a presidential party nominee didn't match the rest of the state. The well-attended caucuses included many new participants. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee won the state's caucuses.

Host Michel Martin continues her conversation with Isabel Wilkerson, author of “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story America's Great Migration.” Wilkerson’s book explores the courageous journeys of African-Americans from the Jim Crow south to the north, west, and other areas of America. Last time, Wilkerson explained why African-Americans left, and how difficult it was to do so. Now, she explains what happened once African-Americans reached their respective destinations.

After a year-long battle with brain cancer, Senator Ted Kennedy died Tuesday night. He was 77. Only two senators have served longer than Kennedy. Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank says Kennedy is the most powerful man never to have been president.

A Tragic Treasury, from the musical group the Gothic Archies, sets stories from the Lemony Snicket children's series to music.

As a child, Jane Hamill thought Barbie was the ultimate in cool. Now a fashion designer in Chicago, Hamill realizes her belief in a doll was a belief in her own skills, creativity and ability to succeed.