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Despite President Bush's decision earlier this week not to ratify the Kyoto Treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, some European countries say they still plan to support the agreement. NPR's Alison Aubrey reports.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's arguments before the Supreme Court on whether states may legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, despite federal laws against it.

NPR's David Welna reports that the House passed a bill to cut taxes for most married couples. Abolishing this so-called marriage penalty is part of the president's tax-cut plan.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's oral arguments before the Supreme Court in the case of a mentally retarded man facing a death sentence.

Sarah Chayes reports from Paris on how restaurants there are adjusting their menus in the wake of foot and mouth and Mad Cow disease outbreaks.

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports the U.S. State Department today sharply criticized Israel for its announcement of intention to issue building permits for 700 more housing units for Jewish settlers in the West Bank.

NPR's Howard Berkes has the final report on the mysterious disappearance of the honeymooning couple, Glen and Bessie Hyde, on their trip down the Colorado River 70 years ago.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the dangers of multitasking. While working on several projects at once has become a workplace standard, experts now say that multi-tasking actually takes longer than doing things one at a time.

The annual Gilroy Garlic Festival draws garlic lovers to the Central California town of Gilroy to sample treats like garlic ice cream. But there may be dark days ahead for domestic garlic growers. NPR's Lisa Simeone reports for Weekend All Things Considered.

More than bombs are dropping on Afghanistan. Psychological warfare soldiers are dropping leaflets and broadcasting news and music, hoping to frighten the Taliban and foster civilian support. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports on the military's war of words.