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Foreign students still gravitate to American universities despite tighter visa restrictions in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks and a heightened fear of terrorism. But many are worried about their safety and status if the U.S. attacks Iraq. Andrea Dukakis reports.

Smokey Bear has a new rival. An environmental group has created Reddy Squirrel, who says, " Fires are a natural part of our environment: get used to them." Jeff Brady of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.

North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann reports on the decline of hunting. While some young men are learning to hunt from their fathers and grandfathers, many others -- particularly those who grow up in cities and suburbs -- aren't interested in the sport at all. (6:20)

Results of a new nationwide survey show that cigarette smoking among teens is less common now than at any point in recent history. Use of marijuana, alcohol and most other illicit substances went down as well. NPR's Adam Hochberg reports.

NPR's Rick Karr reports on how a 1946 box office flop became so ubiquitous on television this time of year. It's a Wonderful Life is a sentimental favorite... in part because of Jimmy Stewart, but also because no one ever bothered to file the papers to extend the copyright on the movie.

NPR's Phillip Davis reports on the big question over the ballot measure passed by Florida voters last month to reduce the size of classes in the public schools: Who's going to pay for it? Gov. Jeb Bush says shrinking classes could cost $27 billion -- money the state doesn't have.

Tom Ridge, the nominee to head the new Department of Homeland Security, meets with hundreds of rank-and-file workers. Job security, potential relocation and many other issues fuel the discussion. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

President Bush announces he intends to move forward deploying a new missile defense system. Bush is asking the military to have a first phase of such a system operational by 2004. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

The jackpot for Wednesday's Powerball Lottery is worth at least $280 million. The game is played in 23 states and the District of Columbia, and some people are driving for hours to reach spots where they can buy tickets. NPR's Howard Berkes reports.

Health officials in Maine plan emergency meetings Thursday in response to a Tuesday court decision that could shut down a program that helps lower-income people buy prescription drugs. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports.