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British forces capture an Iraqi general in the southern city of Basra. A spokesperson says the general is the highest-ranking Iraqi prisoner of war thus far. Meanwhile, U.S.-led warplanes strike facilities in Baghdad, including a presidential palace, a military intelligence complex and the barracks of a paramilitary training center. Hear NPR News.

Republicans digest a Friday apology from Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) over remarks that seemed to endorse America's segregated past. Lott has declined to step down from his post as Senate Republican leader. Republicans must decide if he can remain effective. Hear from NPR's Jacki Lyden and NPR's Juan Williams.

The U.S. and Great Britain are at odds on how to proceed with debt relief for the world's poorest nations. President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair both want to wipe out the debts of African nations. But that's where agreement ends.

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The Manhattan District Attorney recommends the convictions of five young men accused of raping a Central Park jogger in 1990 be thrown out. The recommendation comes after DNA tests suggest another man committed the crime. NPR's Nancy Solomon reports.

The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In The Perilous Fight he explains why he still wants to play football.

One of the country's leading human rights organizations says Israel is dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life at a breakneck rate. The group has extensively documented what it says are the mechanisms Israel has used to "ethnically cleanse" the West Bank of Palestinians.

Commentator Amity Shlaes takes a look at the foods we eat, and how the European Union is challenging what we call those foods.

New legislative restrictions on the media raise concern in Russia. Authorities are trying to control coverage of anti-terrorism operations such as the recent Moscow theater siege. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Rep. Martin Frost (D-TX) announces he will run to succeed Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-MO) as House minority leader. Gephardt said Wednesday he's giving up the post. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is also expected to run for minority leader. NPR News reports.

Residents in South Gate, Calif., vote to oust the mayor, treasurer and two council members, amid allegations that they conducted city business through backroom deals and gave city contracts to friends. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez of member station KPCC reports.

When it comes to wine, some consumers still equate quality with price. But at the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition, a $1.99 bottle of California Wine, the 2002 Charles Shaw Shiraz, beat out 2,300 wines to win a prestigious double gold medal. Hear NPR's Steve Inkseep.