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The ACLU files a federal lawsuit against a drug task force in Texas, alleging it targets minorities and then offers them parole if they plead guilty. The ACLU says the move enables the task force to receive thousands in federal funding. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

Robert Siegel talks with Darrell Lambert, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout, who is an avowed atheist. The Boy Scouts of America have ordered him to declare a belief in a supreme being or be kicked out of scouting. (5:00)

Some non-Indian settlers in the Brazilian Amazon believe much of the land being given to the Indians could be used more productively for agriculture or mining. And they suspect that Brazil's government is enlarging the Indian territory as a back-door means of keeping it undeveloped. NPR's Martin Kaste reports from Amazon state.

Satirists Bruce Kluger and David Slavin report on their fictional senatorial candidates, businessman Bob Gunderson and incumbent Chuck Zeffirelli. On this election day, both Gunderson and Zeffirelli make surprise announcements.

Host Bob Edwards looks at other wins that have helped the Republicans regain control of the Senate.

The Republicans have taken control of the Senate with this year's midterm elections. NPR's Greg Allen looks at the Senate race in Missouri, where Republican Jim Talent's won a close victory over Democrat Jean Carnahan.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Senate Minority Leader, but soon to be Majority Leader, Trent Lott about what the future holds. Now that the Republicans control all three branches of federal government, the party is already planning ahead.

Republicans recapture control of the Senate and add to their advantage in the House. Democrats gain ground in governor's mansions around the nation. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Harvey Pitt resigns as chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission. Pitt had a stormy 15-month tenure as SEC chief and was recently under fire for his handling of the appointment of William Webster to head an accounting oversight board. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Johnny Cash's musical journey through the heart of America began 50 years ago. And though the Man in Black has turned gray -- he celebrated his 70th birthday this year and has been in ill health -- Cash is still going strong musically. NPR's Bob Edwards interviews the country music legend. NPR Online has an extended version of the interview.