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A tenants' group is suing two of the nation's largest landlords for allegedly collecting millions of dollars in illegal fees and penalties. Renter's advocates say across the U.S. there's been a jump in new kinds of fees tenants are being asked to pay. NPR's David Schaper reports.

The federal government is set to reduce the flow of Colorado River water to California. The move comes after southern California failed to meet a midnight deadline to reach agreement on a water conservation plan. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

NPR's John Ydstie reports on how the "don't ask, don't tell" policy directly affected two soldiers attending the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. (7:33)

NPR's Howard Berkes reports on a fight over a section of Main Street in Salt Lake City. The Mormon Church has converted it into a pedestrian mall. But the deal, and the restrictions the church wants on public behavior in the space, are dividing the city.

NPR's Margot Adler reports that many immigrant families are having trouble putting food on the table this year. While there is no simple explanation, one study found an association between what the government calls "food insecurity" and the limited English of some immigrant families.

In China, Christmas has become an increasingly popular holiday. This has less to do with increased Christianity among Chinese, and far more to do with the holiday's cachet - young people think it's cool. NPR's Rob Gifford reports from Beijing.

Scientists unveil the entire genetic blueprint of the mouse, providing a powerful tool for probing human genetics. The work could lead to a better understanding of human disease and the biology of mammals in general. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

The New York Times reports that the Bush administration has created a hit list of top al Qaeda operatives, authorizing the CIA to use lethal force. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says this bends the longstanding executive order prohibiting assassination.

End-of-semester course evaluations are making their way to college offices across the country. At some schools, students can make their comments more public on pick-a-prof.com, an online forum for students to praise or complain about their professors. Anna Panoka of member station WUWM in Milwaukee reports.

Catholic priests in Southern California undertake a day of public penance to express their regret for church sex scandals. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.