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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.

Kathy Baron reports some of the wealthiest moguls of the dot-com revolution are turning their money and entrepreneurial skills to reforming American education. Their wide range of projects includes conferences for school principals, teacher training programs, and charter schools.

Kate Seelye in Cairo reports the Arab world is bracing for trouble in anticipation of a Sharon victory in the Israeli election Tuesday. State-owned newspapers in Egypt have launched scathing attacks on Sharon, and some Arab analysts say they fear he could lead the region to more violence.