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NPR's John McChesney reports the Justice Department today told a Federal Appeals court that the federal judge who ordered the breakup of the big software maker had made the right decision and that, contrary to Microsoft's accusations, the judge in the case was not biased.

Movies and sports aren't the only industries with star appeal. Academia has its shining heroes as well. NPR's Julia Mitric reports on the sightings of star scholars at the Modern Language Association's annual meeting.

Noah talks with Bill Hendricks, a reporter for the San Antonio Express-News, about the latest on the escape of seven Texas prison inmates. Hendricks says the reward for information leading to their capture has been doubled. The seven escaped December 13th.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on today's state of the state address by California Governor Gray Davis. Many residents in California are hoping the governor will make an announcement about the state's energy crisis.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the status of deregulation in the electric power industry. California was one of the first states to partially deregulate its electricity market; the current power crisis there is having a chilling effect on other states considering similar deregulation.

Thailand's opposition party - the Thai Rak Thai - won an overwhelming victory in the country's Parliamentary election yesterday. But the results of the election have not been officially recognized due to concerns about voting irregularities and corruption. From Bangkok, Gina Wilkinson reports.

Indonesian financier James Riady struck a plea bargain with the Justice Department this week, in a move that appears to confirm allegations about fundraising during the Clinton era. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

Jody Becker of Chicago Public Radio reports on reaction in Illinois to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn use of the federal Clean Water Act to stop construction of a landfill on ponds used by migratory birds.

The Internet company that bought the naming rights to the Baltimore Ravens stadium is struggling to survive, and the team is searching for a new name. Some fans are saying it'll be a good change. Mark Hyman reports.

Host Bob Edwards talks with reporter Caroline Gluck about changes South Korean President Kim Dae Jung has ordered in his cabinet.