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Delphi Asks Judge to Void Labor Contract

Delphi, the nation's largest auto-parts supplier, asks a federal bankruptcy judge to void its labor contract with the United Auto Workers Union. The UAW has warned that its members may strike if the judge approves Delphi's request. Delphi is General Motors' biggest supplier and a strike could cripple the struggling auto giant.

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National

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

Organizers of last week's massive pro-immigrant march in Los Angeles have turned their sights to Costa Mesa in Orange County. The city has allied itself with U.S. Immigration and Customs to question and detain illegal immigrants. Opponents of that practice are planning a protest rally for Saturday.

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

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World

Chirac Says He Will Sign Modified Youth-Jobs Law

French president Jacques Chirac tells the nation that he will sign a controversial new youths-job law, but that the time period in which an employee younger than 26 could be fired would be reduced to one year. Also an employer would be obligated to give a reason for any dismissal.

Chirac Says He Will Sign Modified Youth-Jobs Law

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World

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is greeted by protests during a visit to Blackburn, Lancashire, the hometown of British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Muslims and anti-war activists protested outside a high school where Rice was speaking. Twenty percent of the Blackburn population is Muslim.

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

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World

Army Bans Non-Military Issued Body Armor

The U.S. Army says it has banned the use of body armor that is not issued by the military. Army officials say any soldier wearing commercially purchased body armor will have to turn it in and have it replaced by authorized gear. Military officials said they cannot guarantee the commercial gear's safety.

Army Bans Non-Military Issued Body Armor

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The NCAA Tournament: Final Four Frenzy

Who Was This Guy George Mason?

George Mason University has surprised sports fans by making it to the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament. But who was this George Mason character, anyway? Madeleine Brand talks to a descendent of the founding father about Mason's historical impact -- and his grouchy personality.

Who Was This Guy George Mason?

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Books

Librarian's Picks: Saving the Best for First

Sometimes authors' best works are their first. The tale of an imaginary universe where elevators are really important and the story of the first giraffe in Europe are among librarian Nancy Pearl's selections of must-read literary debuts.

Librarian's Picks: Saving the Best for First

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Major League Baseball to Investigate Steroid Use

Commissioner Bud Selig announces an investigation into alleged steroid use by Major League Baseball players. Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell will lead the effort. A recent book alleging steroid use by star player Barry Bonds helped push officials to take action.

Major League Baseball to Investigate Steroid Use

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Business

Delphi Seeks to Cancel Labor Contracts

Auto parts maker Delphi wants to cancel existing labor contracts. The United Auto Workers union is calling the idea an insult. The former General Motors subsidiary is expected to ask a federal judge for permission to cancel the labor agreements. Delphi is in bankruptcy, and says it needs to cut its wages and benefits to survive.

Delphi Seeks to Cancel Labor Contracts

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World

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

President Bush is in Cancun wrapping up a summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. Immigration with Mexico and trade with Canada were the two issues that took up most of the president's time. Steve Inskeep talks with David Greene.

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

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Thursday

Environment

Air over Antarctica is Warming, British Scientists Say

British scientists say that during the past 30 years, the air over Antarctica has been heating up faster than anywhere else on earth. They came to this conclusion by digging up reams of data from old weather balloons, but their claim is being met with skepticism.

Air over Antarctica is Warming, British Scientists Say

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Law

Massachusetts Court Limits Gay Marriage to Residents

Two years after making Massachusetts the nation's first and only state to legalize gay marriage, the state Supreme Court rules that, in most cases, same-sex partners from out of state cannot come to Massachusetts to get married.

Massachusetts Court Limits Gay Marriage to Residents

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Katrina & Beyond

Congress, FEMA Try to Free Up Stockpile of Trailers

FEMA and Congress are trying to figure out what to do with more than 10,000 mobile homes hastily stockpiled in Hope, Ark., after Hurricane Katrina. Federal regulations forbid them from being placed in a floodplain, so few were ever sent to the Gulf Coast. A move is on to change the law.

Congress, FEMA Try to Free Up Stockpile of Trailers

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All Things Considered

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

A divided Senate, led by a divided Republican party, begins the debate on overhauling immigration policy. Whatever the Senate comes up with, it will have to reconcile the legislation with a very restrictive House bill.

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

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