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Jockey Jimmy Winkfield was the last African American to win the Kentucky Derby, 100 years ago this year. For Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR's Howard Berkes reports on Winkfield's legacy and the history of African Americans in horseracing.

Although past experiences have taught the military to prepare for looting and lawlessness after the destruction of a government, the U.S. failed to prepare adequately in Iraq. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that not enough resources or troops were devoted to security.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the way genetic differences affect the way drugs react in individuals and how it can affect their lives. This is the second part in Morning Edition's four-part series on the discovery of the structure of DNA.

NPR's Kate Seelye in Damascus reports on the large Iraqi community in Syria. Many are political exiles; others came on a religious pilgrimage. All plan to return home, where many fear an uncertain future.

NPR's Susan Stone reports on a new Scottish film based on the hit novel Movern Caller. It uses music, specifically a cassette left for the title character by her dead boyfriend, to drive the story.

Joel Rose of member station WHYY in Philadelphia has the first of two reports on the state of the music recording industry. He says that some big record stores are suffering, but smaller niche stores seem to be doing fine.

NPR's Christopher Joyce reports on one woman's quest to track the bluefin tuna. Her findings over the past five years may change the way the tuna is harvested and managed.

NPR's Alex Van Oss reports on a new exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington. The star of the show is Rapunzel, the fairy tale heroine, as depicted by women illustrators past and present.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ron Martz talks about helping a U.S. Army medic give first aid to a wounded Iraqi civilian last week near Najaf.

Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the next governor of California. Initial results indicate the current governor, Democrat Gray Davis, was recalled by a considerable margin. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports.