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A Maine gardening club is raising big money by selling a calendar with photos of the members...completely nude...except for strategically placed props. The McLaughlin Foundation in Falmouth, Maine, got the idea from the the success of a similar calendar in England. Charlotte Renner reports.

She is the Foreign Affairs/U.N. Correspondent for The Boston Globe. She's about to go into a special training camp for journalists planning on covering a possible U.S. war with Iraq. She's also reported on the war on terrorism from Afghanistan. Her recent book, The Key to My Neighbor's House: Seeking Justice in Bosnia and Rwanda, is now out in paperback.

Each year, about 280,000 people in China commit suicide while 2 million more attempt it, according to an article published in the British medical journal The Lancet. NPR's Rob Gifford reports.

The Russian government prepares to force Chechen refugees back to their war-torn homeland. Authorities have already closed down the Aki-Yurt refugee camp in the neighboring republic of Ingushetia. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that more than a quarter century after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Spaniards are just now beginning to confront the ghosts of nearly four decades of fascist rule. In the last several months, there's been a flurry of books and exhibits lifting the veil from the Franco era.

Jeff Lunden reports on Steven Isserlis, one of the most sought after cellists in the world. For nearly two decades he's performed with almost all of the major symphony orchestras, made critically acclaimed recordings and written a children's book. Tonight, Isserlis is making his debut with the New York Philharmonic.

NPR'S Greg Allen reports on a group promoting non-violence at public schools nationwide. While Rage Against Destruction gets praise for its staging and message, some critics charge that it's a front for a Christian group with an evangelical message that doesn't belong in the schools.

Southwest Airlines earns profits and adds staff despite horrific losses for the industry as a whole. The airline cites its decentralized structure and unusual corporate culture as reasons for its success. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

NPR's Phillip Davis reports from Miami on newly released documents in the case of missing foster child Rilya Wilson and a shakeup in the agency responsible for children in foster care in Florida. The documents cast doubt on foster parents for the six-year-old who's been missing more than a year.

Upscale toy stores are battling increasing competition from big discount chains such as Wal-Mart and Kmart. Lower prices at the mega-stores tip the scale for many potential customers. NPR's Alex Chadwick reports.