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Wednesday

Law

Tribunal to Try Cuba Detainees

The Pentagon announces the formation of a military tribunal to preside over the first trials of terror suspects held at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. An Australian and two alleged bodyguards of Osama bin Laden will be the first defendants. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Michael Greenberger, law professor at the University of Maryland.

Tribunal to Try Cuba Detainees

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Your Money

Rate Hike: End of Cheap Money

Federal Reserve plans for a small increase in short-term interest rates mean an end to the four-year period of falling interest rates. With the economy heating up, the Fed wants to keep inflation in hand. If the Fed raises the interest rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent, it is expected to be the beginning of the end of a period of historically low interest rates. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

All Things Considered: Fed Raises Rate

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World

Powell Visits Sudan, Refugees

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell visits a refugee camp and meets with government officials in Sudan. Powell says the discussions produced assurances from the Sudanese government that it would combat Arab militias that have been raping and murdering black African villagers. Fighting in the area has displaced some 1 million people in the last two years. Hear Powell and NPR's Michele Norris.

Powell Visits Sudan, Refugees

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World

Saddam, Aides in Iraqi Custody

Saddam Hussein and 11 senior officials of his deposed regime are transferred into the legal custody of the Iraqi interim government, though they remain guarded by U.S. forces. Saddam will appear in court Thursday, where he faces charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

Saddam, Aides in Iraqi Custody

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Tuesday

Business

Court Protects Web Pornography

The Supreme Court rules against a law intended to keep pornography away from children using the Internet. The court ruled 5-4 that the 1998 Child Online Protection Act likely violates the First Amendment, citing less restrictive alternatives such as filtering software. The case now returns to an appeals court for further review. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

Court Protects Web Pornography

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National

U.S.-Born Detainee to Sue

The lawyer for Yaser Esam Hamdi welcomes the Supreme Court's ruling that Hamdi, an American citizen arrested in Afghanistan in 2001, has the right to legally challenge his status as an "enemy combatant" in a U.S. court. Public defender Frank Dunham argued Hamdi's case after the suit was initiated by Hamdi's father. Hear Dunham and NPR's Robert Siegel.

U.S.-Born Detainee to Sue

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World

Kurds Distrust New Leaders

Many Kurds distrust the Arab-dominated interim government now in charge of Iraq and feel betrayed by a lack of guarantees over the future of their autonomy. Although most Kurds would prefer independence, Kurdish leaders are seeking a compromise that would allow Kurdistan to be part of an Iraqi federation. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Kurds Distrust New Leaders

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Analysis

Law

Bush Wartime Powers Curbed

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that both American citizens and foreigners seized as terrorism suspects can challenge their detention in U.S. courts. The ruling is seen as a curb on the broad wartime powers claimed by the Bush administration. Legal experts expect the administration to create a system of military hearings where detainees can challenge their confinement. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg.

Bush Wartime Powers Curbed

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Religion

Religious Initiatives Make Workplace Hostile for Some

As corporate America becomes more religious, some employees say they feel excluded or coerced into sharing in their company's religion. Employers' emphasis on religion can create a hostile work environment for those who consider themselves non-believers. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reports.

Religious Initiatives Make Workplace Hostile for Some

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World

Iraq to Take Custody of Saddam

Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says Saddam Hussein will be transferred to Iraqi legal custody Wednesday, but he will remain in the physical custody of U.S. forces for the time being. Formal charges against Saddam will be brought Thursday. Meanwhile, a roadside bomb in Baghdad kills three Marines. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Iraq to Take Custody of Saddam

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World

Iraq Plans Security Measures

Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, vowing a crackdown on Iraqi insurgents, says he'll announce emergency measures Wednesday. Iraqi security forces, with U.S. support, have already begun raiding hideouts of insurgents and criminals. Nearly 150 suspects were netted in one recent raid. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Iraq Plans Security Measures

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Space

Cassini Prepares to Enter Saturn Orbit

This week, the Cassini space probe is scheduled to begin its four-year exploration of the moons and rings of Saturn. It will be the first spacecraft to enter orbit around Saturn. Scientists hope its journey will give new insight into the history of our solar system. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

Cassini Prepares to Enter Saturn Orbit

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Monday

National

Court OKs Detainee Hearings

The Supreme Court rules that persons seized as potential terrorists must be have access to attorneys and be allowed to challenge their imprisonment in American courts. The court said the president cannot unilaterally order the indefinite detention of accused enemy combatants, whether or not the accused combatants are American citizens. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

Court OKs Detainee Hearings

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World

Iraqi Leader Warns Insurgents

In Baghdad, power is transferred from the U.S. occupation authority to Iraq's interim government, two days earlier than had been scheduled. After the new cabinet was sworn in, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi vowed to crush the Iraqi insurgency. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Iraqi Leader Warns Insurgents

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