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Actress Marie Windsor, known as 'Queen of the B-Movies,' died at her home in Beverly Hills on Sunday, the day before her 81st birthday. Windsor appeared in more than 70 movies and as a guest star on numerous TV shows.

NPR's Rick Karr reports that the internet is at the center of the campaign against the nomination of John Ashcroft as Attorney General. The question is how effective are e-mail and activist web sites at attracting and engaging citizens and what impact do the efforts have on Capitol Hill?

NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that American Airlines' proposed acquisition of T.W.A. was one of the main topics on Capitol Hill today. Several members of the Senate Commerce Committee expressed concerns that consumers would be hurt if the current wave of mergers isn't blocked.

Sarah Bardeen, an editor at Listen.com, reviews the latest album by Dolly Parton. It's called Little Sparrow. (4:00) Little Sparrow, by Dolly Parton is on Sugar Hill/Blue Eye records. Also see http://www.Listen.com.

President Bush was the featured guest and speaker today at midwinter retreats held by Congressional Republicans in Williamsburg, Virginia and by Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports the likelihood of a Senate split, half Republicans and half Democrats, has everyone on Capitol Hill offering ideas for how best to run it. Democrats are hoping for shared power while some Republican leaders are hesitant to give up their control.

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Kaleb Hill says trauma in his life led him to eat his way to 360 pounds. He tells host Michel Martin about overcoming his mental health struggles, and the importance of asking for help.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Fiona Hill, senior policy advisor at the Brookings Institute and former white house advisor, about the apparent death of Wagner Group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Western Massachusetts lawmakers testifying at a hearing on Beacon Hill Tuesday said they want to strike surprising language from a state law that limits travel expense reimbursements for members of the Governor’s Council.