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British Prime Minister Tony Blair has left the G8 summit of wealthy nations in Scotland to return to London in the wake of the bombings in that city. David Greene reports on how other G8 leaders are reacting to the attacks, and the impact on the summit.

The Homeland Security Department and city officials around the United States increase the terror alert level to Orange on mass-transit lines in light of transit bombings in London. Officials are encouraging commuters to travel as usual, while keeping an eye out for suspicious activity.

Since its humble origins in a 1905 land auction, the city of Las Vegas has grown from a two-track railroad junction town to a metropolis of nearly two million people, and has become an American cultural touchstone, for better or worse.

The International Labour Organization says employment losses could increase to seven million if hostilities continue, but that rapid recovery would be possible if fighting were to stop immediately.

Trumpeter Jon Hassell began to create what he dubbed "Fourth World" music in the 1970s. He defines it as "a unified primitive/futuristic sound combining features of world ethnic styles with advanced electronic techniques."

In recent weeks, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe ordered the demolition of shantytowns and left thousands of people without homes or livelihood. Host Renee Montagne speaks with Andrew Meldrum about his book Where We Have Hope: A Memoir of Zimbabwe. Meldrum lived and worked as a journalist in Zimbabwe for 23 years, until he was expelled by the Mugabe regime.

Jeffrey White, former chief of Middle East intelligence at the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, discusses the current U.S. offensive near Iraq's Syrian border. He notes the military's problems with measuring success in the battle against the insurgency.

A new exhibit opening Saturday at the American Museum of Natural History in New York puts the latest dinosaur discoveries on display. The ambitious project presents a vision of the world 130 million years ago, recreating how extinct creatures lived and moved.

In Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans, many residents who have come back to see what remains of their homes are facing the awful reality that there may not be anything salvageable.

"One million empty chairs around the dinner table. Each an irreplaceable loss," President Biden said Thursday.

At one Red Cross shelter in Baton Rouge, La., people who sought shelter from Hurricane Katrina are once again told they must gather a few items and leave as Hurricane Rita menaces the coast.

A New Orleans couple that had postponed wedding plans because of Hurricane Katrina found themselves in a bar in the storm-dimmed French Quarter last Saturday night -- and decided to tie the knot anyway. With military trucks rumbling by outside, and sweaty reporters and FEMA workers inside, the couple had an impromptu ceremony.

Famed mystery writer Walter Mosley is back with a new tale called Cinnamon Kiss. Ed Gordon talks with the author about the latest novel to feature his popular sleuth, Easy Rawlins.

Simon Wiesenthal, who died Tuesday at age 96, survived the Holocaust and devoted his life to finding Nazi fugitives and bringing them to justice. He was best known for helping to track down Adolph Eichmann, a key architect of Hitler's genocide.

Federated Department Stores has announced a name change for its Marshall Field's stores, which will now become Macy's. The decision is controversial in the Chicago area where the Marshall Field's name has a historic tradition in retailing. Terry J. Lundgren, head of Federated, talks with host Michele Norris about the decision.

American audiences may know Brazilian musician Seu Jorge best for his film roles. He appeared in the City of God and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. But in Brazil, Jorge is a popular singer and songwriter. Chris Nickson reviews his new CD, Cru.

Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs, a new TV series, learns first-hand about dirty work. He brings a gung-ho viewpoint to work that is often overlooked -- and he manages to see the bright side: "If you're a sewer inspector for instance, in San Francisco, it's a pretty good job," with good city benefits, he says.

The Bush administration wants to change a rule that requires the rebuilding of depleted fish stocks within a decade. The 10-year rule helped curb an over-fishing crisis when it took effect in 1996. Supporters say the rule is out of date and ineffective; environmental groups strongly oppose the move.

Special correspondent Susan Stamberg talks to students of her high school alma mater -- New York City's La Guardia High in Manhattan -- about their momentous first day of high school, Sept. 11, 2001. These teenagers graduate in June, ending a high school career overshadowed by one of the darkest days in their country's history.

The Justice Department gives Robert Bork, the one-time Supreme Court nominee, the John Sherman award for his contribution to anti-trust law. But Bork may be best remembered for his contentious nomination hearing, which many believe kicked off the fight over judicial nominees.

Justice Alan Lawson is retiring effective Aug. 1 after only six years on the state's highest and most prestigious court. Lawson leaves a fourth seat for the governor to fill on the seven-member court as he seeks reelection.

Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens explosion. An observatory that overlooks the crater has just reopened and volcano enthusiasts are flocking to visit.

As the Senate considers President Bush's re-nomination of Priscilla Owen to a federal appeals court, a simmering debate over the use of filibusters to block judicial nominees is likely to begin in earnest.

The Democrat, who was seeking Charlie Crist's open seat, said he will re-enter the race if the new congressional map is struck down in court.

John Myers of member station KQED reports that the funding for California's new Stem Cell Research Agency may be in jeopardy. Proponents and opponents of the controversial voter initiative say the measure is poorly written and may violate the state's constitution.