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Sen. John Kerry is expected to dominate the results as 10 states tally the results of their presidential contests. Although Sen. John Edwards remains in the race, he is in danger of going winless in Tuesday's events. In California, voters are being asked to pass a historic bond issue and a limit on state spending. NPR's Melissa Block talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.

Spanish voters head to the polls to choose a new president Sunday, as the country continues to recover from Thursday's terrorist bombings that left over 1,400 people killed or wounded. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Sylvia Poggioli.

Nerissa Nields talks about the song "When I'm Here" from the album This Town is Wrong by Nerissa and Katryna Nields.

Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr reviews the scandals that have plagued Iraq since the ousting of Saddam Hussein.

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry says President George Bush has provided more talk than action on increasing the security of the United States. Kerry made the assertion during remarks to the International Association of Fire Fighters, a 263,000-member union that has endorsed Kerry. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.

The contemporary classical sextet eighth blackbird has drawn attention from both critics and audiences for their performance and repertoire. The group will have its Carnegie Hall debut on March 10. NPR's Jeffrey Freymann-Weyr reports.

Dr. Raja Habib Khuzai is a member of Iraq's Governing Council and is currently visiting the United States. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with Dr. Khuzai about aspects of Iraq's government, including how religious differences regarding the constitution were settled and how prepared the Iraqis are for regaining control of their government.

Massachusetts lawmakers consider amending the state constitution to ban gay marriage. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the current constitution allows gays to marry. Legislators are considering a compromise that would ban marriage but allow civil unions. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Tovia Smith.

Some Florida state legislators announce that they regret their votes last year that kept alive an incapacitated woman, against court orders and her husband's wishes. They say they voted under pressure and are refusing to support those who want to make the law apply to others in Florida. NPR's Phillip Davis reports.

Astronomers unveil a new image taken with the Hubble Space Telescope that reveals the deepest look ever at distant and ancient galaxies, providing a glimpse of the universe as it appeared shortly after the big bang. The image was released at an event designed to rally support for efforts to save Hubble, which is slated for early retirement in 2006. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.