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NPR's Larry Abramson reports that Microsoft's appeal of a court-ordered breakup got underway in federal court in Washington, D.C. today. In written filings, Microsoft said it did not break the law, that the lower court judge was biased and that the breakup plan was inappropriate and radical. Both sides faced tough questions from the seven judge panel of the Court of Appeals, but Chief Judge Harry Edwards made clear that he questions the logic of the government's case.

NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's Supreme Court decision that states cannot be sued by their employees for money damages under the Americans With Disabilities Act. The justices' 5-4 ruling follows a pattern of recent decisions that reduce the power of the federal government over the states.

Sen. Hillary Clinton's brother, Hugh Rodham, has become involved in the widening pardon scandal that has clouded former President Clinton since he left office last month. Yesterday, Sen. Clinton distanced herself from her brother's actions at a news conference on Capitol Hill. NPR's Brian Naylor reports.

NPR's Tom Goldman reports from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station on yesterday's return of 24 crew members from 11 days in captivity in China. This was the first opportunity for the full crew to publicly discuss the incident that led to the emergency landing of their EP-3E spy plane on Hainan Island. Thousands of supporters were on hand to welcome them home.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports on the major stock and bond market rally triggered by yesterday's Federal Reserve decision to cut a critical interest rate. It was the fourth Fed interest rate reduction this year, and Wall Street was ecstatic. Fed policy makers say they're prepared to reduce the rate again next month, if the economy needs more stimulation.

Drug companies are working to settle a suit they brought against the South African government over the price of drugs to treat AIDS and other conditions. South African law permits the importation of cheaper drugs and generic versions of patented drugs; the companies say this threatens their patent rights. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports that on the first day of the trial, the drug companies asked for and were granted a delay to give them time to work out a deal.

Four out of every five AIDS patients in the world live in Africa -- most of them in South Africa. And most of them don't get anti-AIDS drugs which keep the disease in check. Doctors in South Africa usually have to wait for their patients to become seriously ill and then push for them to get into clinical trials of experimental drugs to get medicine to those patients. NPR's Brenda Wilson reports.

Schools across the country are reporting an uptick in misbehaviors now that kids are back in person. Artists, music and drama teachers are trying to help them cope.

The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on computer file-sharing programs in a copyright case brought by movie studios and record companies who want to hold distributors of the programs Grokster and Morpheus accountable for piracy committed by their users. Michele Norris talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Jon Healey.

Police are still searching for a motive in the Wisconsin church shooting over the weekend. Terry Ratzman, a member of the Living God Church, walked in during Saturday's sermon and opened fire, killing seven, then himself. Investigators speculate that Ratzman was angry about the content of the pastor's oration, which was known for its apocalyptic message. Chuck Quirmbach of Wisconsin Public Radio reports.