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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld may have been directly responsible for ordering the interrogation tactics used at the Abu Ghraib prison, according to an article by Seymour Hersh of The New Yorker. The Pentagon has issued a statement denying the report, while lawmakers are calling for an investigation. Hear NPR's Libby Lewis, NPR's Linda Wertheimer and Sen. Bill Nelson.

British classical pianist Paul Lewis was heading into rehearsal when a seagull dove at him. He ducked, stumbled and put out a hand to break his fall. He sprained a finger, and will miss a festival.

Many of choreographer George Balanchine's important early works are still alive in the memory of dancers who are growing older. One of those dancers is Maria Tallchief, for whom Balanchine choreographed some of his greatest works. Now 71, Tallchief is coaching younger dancers in these roles. This Sunday Tallchief receives an award from the Kennedy Center for her lifetime achievements in dance. Jean Battey Lewis reports.

Health officials begin to speak of AIDS as a possible security risk. Some nations are so devastated that they may have trouble planting crops or fielding armies. On World AIDS Day, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with the Bush Administration's Jack Chow and the U.N.'s Stephen Lewis.

NPR's Phillip Davis joins Noah Adams from Tallahassee, Florida to discuss how the vote counting ordered by the Florida Supreme Court will now go forward. A hearing is taking place in the Leon County Circuit Court tonight to discuss that question. The Leon County judge, N. Sanders Sauls, who originally ruled against the Gore request for a recount has recused himself, and Judge Terry Lewis is now handling the case.

The U.S. government is using an arsenal of weapons -- including broader powers for searches and surveillance -- to bring alleged terrorists to court. But it has a mixed record when it comes to terrorism prosecutions, in some cases admitting to errors in prosecuting defendants. Hear NPR's Libby Lewis.

Tens of thousands of mourners march through the streets of Gaza for the funeral of slain Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, who was killed in an Israeli helicopter attack Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says the killing was justified. Hamas officials vow revenge. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon, NPR's Melissa Block and former U.S. ambassador to Israel Samuel Lewis.

It's been 50 years since Bob Dylan strolled on stage at the Newport Folk Festival, plugged in an electric guitar, and infuriated his flock. Historian Elijah Wald says there's much more to the story.

Casi 80 estudiantes han apostado por el programa inmersivo de lenguaje en Manchester. Las familias reconocen muchos beneficios, desde poder jugar con vecinos que hablan español hasta futuras oportunidades laborales.

Texas BBQ just earned a new level of respect. Four BBQ joints in Austin and Houston were awarded a coveted Michelin star this week.