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NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that two prominent Czech citizens were arrested in Cuba after meeting with Cuban dissidents. Authorities in Cuba are accusing the men of being spies for the United States.

NPR's Shirley Jahad reports on Pentecostalism, the religion of Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft. Ashcroft is a third generation Pentecostalist and some people are wondering to what extent his religion will affect his leadership of the Justice Department.

David D'Arcy reports on the religious overtones of several recently released films. With earthly angels and heavenly helpers, one critic says that this Hollywood kind of spirituality is "the brotherhood of man without the fatherhood of God."

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on the latest information on the energy crisis in California. Yesterday officials in California wrapped up a power auction after receiving contract offers from 39 bidders for long-term supplies.

John Psaropoulos reports from Athens that construction plans for the 2004 Summer Olympics are drawing opposition from Greeks who want to preserve classic landscapes. At issue is the site for the Olympic rowing competition near Marathon.

With new elections for Prime Minister of Israel scheduled for Tuesday, opinion polls strongly suggest that Likud Party candidate Ariel Sharon could win and displace Labor Party candidate and current Prime Minister Ehud Barak. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

The Kaiser Family Foundation released a study today on sexual content on television. It found that the percentage of all shows containing sexual content had increased since its last study, from 56% to 68%. NPR's Lynn Neary reports.

NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on reactions to the verdict in the Lockerbie bombing trial earlier this week. In Libya, the acquitted defendant was personally welcomed home by Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi.

NPR's Margot Adler reports on the unique classes that gyms are using to reel in new members. These days, working out is much more than just step-aerobics and yoga.

Many consumers in California have trouble believing the state's electrical power shortage is real. But some analysts say there were indications throughout the past decade that California would soon be facing an energy crisis. Cheryl Colopy of member station KQED reports.