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Cloning an animal is a tedious and difficult process, as shown by six calves cloned by scientists at the U.S. Agriculture Department. So many observers are skeptical of claims of an imminent human clone. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

After a period of relative silence, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lanford Wilson (Hot L Baltimore, Talley's Folly, Balm in Gilead) has four plays in production in New York City. Jeff Lunden reports.

Last week we had Hayseed Dixie, the bluegrass band that produced a tribute album to AC/DC. This week, we're pleased to report that the original AC/DC has just been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (:45)

French pornographers are up in arms over a plan to ban their products from national television. Lawmakers say the ban would protect children and reduce sexual violence. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.

NPR's Greg Allen reports on a slice of French history in the small Missouri town called Old Mines. This weekend, historic wax cylinder recordings made in the 1930s documenting the French ancestry of the town are being returned to the place where they were recorded.

Defense officials ask Congress to approve new dual-use satellites that can distinguish between "airbursts" caused by random asteroids sneaking into the atmosphere and exploding warheads. NPR's Eric Niiler reports.

NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports on a program intended to help teachers regain a passion for their profession. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching takes groups into the Great Smoky Mountains, away from the clamor and stress of the classroom and school politics, to encourage them to remember why they started teaching in the first place.

Tuesday marks the deadline for the federal government to assume responsibility for airport security. Officials say some 44,000 people are trained and ready to take over screening passengers and baggage at 429 commercial airports. NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports.

Lawrance Bernabo holds a doctorate in rhetoric and teaches online courses at the community college in Duluth, Minn. In his spare time, he writes product reviews for Amazon.com. Lots of them. Chris Julin reports.

An unusually amicable relationship exists among governors. The National Governor's Association even holds a convention to help those new to the position get the hang of the job. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports