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After Angela Merkel became Germany's chancellor, she invited President Bush to visit the former East Germany. Merkel grew up in the region, which was once an independent communist nation. The two will have dinner in the small farming town of Trinwillershagen.

The United Nations had viewed its 1999 intervention in East Timor as a success. That intervention allowed the installation of a democratically elected government in the tiny country. Recent violence has people questioning their assumptions about the intervention.

The casino reported 1,203 employees — a 23% increase from a year ago. The rise was fueled by the hiring of more part-time and on-call employees. MGM has just 35 more full-time workers on staff than a year ago.

A comprehensive plan for rebuilding New Orleans is unveiled. The nonprofit Urban Land Institute -- working for a commission appointed by the mayor -- make a series of recommendations on how and where the rebuilding of the city should take place.

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with journalist Sulochana Ramiah about Sri Lanka's protests, which have turned violent. The country is in crisis, with power blackouts and food shortages.

The eight winners of the nation's largest lottery prize speak to the public about their newfound wealth. The new millionaires all work the night shift at a Lincoln, Neb., meat-processing plant. Nebraska Public Radio's Sarah McCammon reports.

Jordanians have roundly condemned suicide bombings in Amman carried out by Iraqi insurgents loyal to Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi last week. But most Jordanians say they continue to support Iraqi resistance to U.S. occupation.

Some local Ukrainian officials banned alcohol sales amid the war, which has made it difficult for some people trying to relax. But there are still ways to find open bars.

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the "Bridgegate" case. The high court's ruling on the New Jersey scandal could prove more consequential if criminal convictions are thrown out.

More than a half century after the addictive sport of pickleball was created in an American backyard, it's been exploding in popularity — thanks to its affordability and cross-generational appeal.