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Reviewer Mark Jenkins reports on the latest cd release, "Keep a Secret," from the midwestern rock band Mysteries of Life. They're not your average classic-rock cover band...Jenkins discovers that the members have an unusual knack for producing catchy melodies of their own. (5:00) (IN S

A Federal Appeals Court ruled today that a class action lawsuit, brought against the tobacco industry by plaintiffs alleging that the industry concealed knowledge that nicotine is addictive and conspired to manipulate nicotine levels in cigarettes, may NOT proceed. Linda talks with NPR reporter Debbie Elliot about the implications of this ruling, which is viewed as a major victory for tobacco interests.

Robert talks live with NPR's Ted Clark about the US decision not to punish China for selling equipment to Pakistan that could be used to make nuclear bombs. The US had threatened to impose sanctions that would affect 10 billion dollars in US projects in China. But China agreed to make a public committment not to sell such technology in the future.

The U-S and North Korea have an agreement that may help the U-S get back the remains of more servicemen missing from the Korean War. The U-S has committed to paying North Korea two million dollars to cover the cost of recovering 162 sets of remains that were returned in 1993-94. Thousands of servicemen who were in the war are unaccounted for. NPR's Phillip Davis reports on the agreement.

Scott Simon welcomes the cicada mating season.

A listener ENLIGHTENS us on the business of candlemaking.

NPR's Ted Clark reports that yesterday's bombing reveals undercurrents of anti-Americanism in Saudi Arabia and resentment toward the government there. Though the opposition is fuelled by militant Islam to some degree, analysts say that Saudi Arabia remains stable, though the opposition will have to be managed carefully if the country is to remain stable.

Commentator Joyce Maynard talks about redoing her address book and discovering the names of lost friends and loves-- and being heartened by the thought that new names will replace the old.

has struck down the state's "Three strikes and you're out" law. After a third felony conviction, the law required a judge to hand down a sentence of 25 years to life. Only the prosecutor was allowed to waive the law. But the court's decision says that judges may waive the sentencing guidelines.

A beautiful, ethereal soprano voice backed by two acoustic guitars, accordion, and synthesizer has captured huge audiences in Europe playing music that is the antithesis of the electro-dance bands that usually top the charts there. The band, Madredeus (mah-dre-DAY-oos), is also REALLY big in Japan, despite the fact that all of the songs are in Portuguese. The band has just released its first album in this country, has just started its first U.S. tour, and can be heard in Wim Wenders' latest film, "Lisbon Story." From Spain, Emilio San Pedro reports. (8:00) (IN S