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Film critic Bob Mondello takes a look at the advertising lines used to attract movie-goers.

NPR's Eric Weiner reports from Tokyo on reaction in Japan to the collision Friday between a U.S. submarine and a Japanese fishing trawler off the coast of Hawaii. U.S. Coast Guard search efforts continue for the nine Japanese still missing; 26 survivors from the boat have been rescued.

Liane talks with Eric Yaverbaum , President of Jericho Communications and author of the book, Public Relations Kit for Dummies, who just completed a survey about the TV viewing habits of big business CEO's. Turns out, they watch the Simpsons and hockey games, just like the rest of us.

Liane speaks with Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton about the latest crop of new releases on CD.

Two weeks after a 7-point-7 magnitude earthquake hit India, some villages are just beginning to receive tents to temporarily replace their damaged homes. NPR's Michael Sullivan reports from Varsamadhi.

Liane talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about President Bush's defense policy. During the campaign, Mr. Bush promised to rebuild the U.S. military and provide help for military families. He's also attempting to change the structure and strategy of the armed forces, to meet the challenges of the post Cold War world.

NPR's Richard Harris reports on new developments in genome research. Last summer, biologists declared victory in their quest to decode human D-N-A. Since then, they've taken a comprehensive look at the genome, and their findings provide a new and surprising perspective on human genes.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on the ways in which genome research has helped scientists and doctors identify genes that cause illnesses.

NPR's Elaine Korry reports from San Francisco, where the power crisis and rising heating bills have caused record numbers of poor households to apply for financial help to pay their utility bills.

NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports from California's Central Valley, where farmers are bracing for power shortages that could have an impact well beyond the state.