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NPR's Peter Overby reports on a new report listing political contributions by top Washington lobbyists and lawyers. The biggest donors gave thousands of dollars each last year to political action committees, the political parties and individual campaigns. But the amounts were split fairly evenly between Republicans and Democrats.

Rhythm and blue singer Laverne Baker died Monday at age 67. Hits like "Tweedle-Dee" and "Jim Dandy" earned her a place at the top of the charts during the 1950s. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. (Tape and Copy)

The National Association of Home Builders in downtown Washington, DC is finding out first-hand what it's like to build a home-- as the group's building is remodeled from top to bottom.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports from Belgrade where several top government officials still loyal to ousted president Slobodan Milosevich stepped down yesterday. European nations are rushing to lift embargoes and reestablish ties with Yugoslavia's new government.

Bill Raack of member station KWMU reports on the Supreme Court decision to allow the Ku Klux Klan to sponsor a road in Missouri's Adopt-A-Highway program. The case began in 1994 when the KKK's top state official filed an application with the state.

Morning Edition sports commentator Frank Deford marks the anniversary of one of the greatest athletic achievements in human history: Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's climb to the top of Mount Everest.

In Nebraska, the governor's race has top billing, as polls show a close Republican contest between Charles Herbster, Brett Lindstrom and Jim Pillen.

Richard Pryor calls Dave Chappelle his favorite comedian, and Chappelle himself claims he's America's No. 1 source for offensive comedy. Chappelle's Show is Comedy Central's top-ranked broadcast. Season one is now out on DVD, and it is uncensored.

Politicians of the world have caught on to the fact that Twitter can help get out the party line.

The nation's largest and oldest civil rights group makes the temporary appointment after Benjamin Jealous announced his resignation as president and CEO.