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The state of Oregon and the AARP are trying to make it easier for patients to obtain the proper prescriptions at the best prices. The state and the senior citizen group are providing an online comparison of four different types of drugs: for pain, blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the Total Information Awareness program. The project is intended to develop a method of tracking individuals' transactions for clues to a planned terrorist attack. The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is in charge of the project.

Craig Venter, the big commercial player in the human genome project, announced today that he has funding from the Energy Department to create a new form of life -- a single-celled, partially man-made organism. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.

In the aftermath of a crackdown on Internet downloads at the U.S. Naval Academy, NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the measures taken at some other universities to discourage students from wasting limited bandwidth by downloading movies and music.

Oakland, Calif., becomes the first school district in the country to hire a diabetes nurse. That district, like many nationwide, has seen an increase in Type 2 diabetes among students. Kris Rebillot reports.

Congressional Republicans prepare to return to Washington in January as the party in control of both houses. But they may not be able to pass everything on their agenda. NPR's David Welna reports.

The Golden Gate Bridge needs money to continue maintenance and repairs. A higher toll on cars hasn't filled the coffers, so starting in the spring, bridge officials will place donation boxes along the walkway. Kris Rebillot reports.

What's flat, sour and studded with garlic and onions? A real bialy. But Karen Michel reports this cousin to the bagel is nowhere near as famous. She takes us to Coney Island, New York, where bialy baker Steve Ross can trace his roots back to Bialystok, Poland, birthplace of the bialy.

Venezuela's Supreme Court orders petroleum workers back to their jobs on the 18th day of a paralyzing national strike. As the struggle unfolds, wealthy opponents of President Hugo Chavez continue the nightly protests. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

Argentina's national passions include soccer... the tango... and psychoanalysis. There's even a neighborhood in Buenos Aires known as Villa Freud. "Cafe Siggy" is among its attractions. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.