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American athletes are grabbing medals and stardom in Sochi. But parents also put in plenty of blood, sweat and tears, helping their children go for gold. For more on raising Olympic athletes, host Michel Martin speaks with two parents who have been there: Debbie Phelps and Calvin Hill.

Officials say they have made some progress in containing the Northern California wildfires, but crews have been working for days on steep terrain with little rest and more work ahead.

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Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be?

Noah talks with artist and musician Terry Allen, who grew up in the 40s and 50s in Lubbock, Texas, and now lives in Santa Fe. His sculptures are in the collections of many well-known modern art museums; and his country songs have earned him a cult following. Up until now he has released his music on his own Fate Records label, but his newest CD, "Human Remains", is on Sugar Hill. Allen says that a lot of his songs have been written behind the wheel of a car, and thinks of tires as condusive to song-writing. (8:00) (IN S

International tributes pour in honoring President Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday after an extensive battle with Alzheimer's. President Reagan died at his Southern California home; funeral arrangements for include the former president's body lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda before being laid to rest on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and NPR's Mandalit del Barco.

Confirmation hearings are taking place on Capitol Hill for the next attorney general. Former federal Judge Michael Mukasey was nominated by President Bush to replace Alberto Gonzales.

We'll talk to Reid Wilson of the Hill about what could be a messy and contentious election, and what it could mean for the future of the Republican Party.

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