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Noah talks with Matt Wald, Aviation Reporter for the New York Times, about FAA hearings on the January crash of Alaska Airline Flight 261. The hearings focus on why the plane took a nose dive into the Pacific.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on the decision handed down by the Supreme Court yesterday which determined that George W. Bush would be the 43rd president.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on the legal aftermath of this weekend's U.S. Supreme Court ruling to suspend the Florida recount. The Court is back in center stage hearing oral arguments over the recount this morning.

NPR's David Welna reports that this is the day Florida legislators may try to adopt a Republican slate of electors to ensure the state's electoral votes go to George W. Bush.

Bill Zeeble from member station KERA in Dallas reports on the rise in Type 2 diabetes among Hispanic children, and efforts to control the disease with lifestyle changes and medications.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on Vice-President Al Gore's close call with the Oval Office. We take a long view of the campaign, and what pivotal moments may have cost Gore the presidency.

As older Americans struggle to pay for prescription drugs, some have begun ordering their medicine from Canada. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports that states are trying to crack down on the practice, citing safety concerns.

Wisconsin Public Radio's Chuck Quirmbach reports on an effort in Milwaukee to get landlords to fix up dilapidated properties by shaming them -- with signs on the property giving out their home addresses and phone numbers.

NPR's David Welna reports on the resignation, under pressure, by Trent Lott as the Republican leader in the Senate. Lott, however, said he would stay on as senator from Mississippi.

This is the time of year when many people send contributions to their favorite charities. But donations are down this year. NPR's Barbara Mantel reports a lot of non-profits are cutting programs and laying off staff as a result.