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Paul Krasner has just published the final issue of his irreverent magazine, The Realist. After more than 40 years, he says it's time to do other things. Jon Kalish reports on Krasner and the future of his satire.

NPR's Emily Harris reports on today's Supreme Court decision reaffirming that states may keep sexual predators incarcerated after they have served their sentences. The court reinforced its 1997 decision, saying that even when a state fails to provide treatment, the extended confinement is still not unconstitutional.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports on today's arguments before the Supreme Court about whether golfer Casey Martin may ride in a cart during PGA tournaments. Martin won in lower courts, which held that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires the tour to waive its rule that golfers walk the course. But the PGA is appealing. Martin has a circulation problem in his leg that makes walking the course painful.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Julie McCarthy about the Lockerbie bombing trial. The defense rested its case yesterday.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on a new business that's developing, which centers on finding new and improved ways to safeguard computer information.

When it comes to ice skating, Commentator Heather Lende won't settle for anything less than the real thing- her favorite lake.

In part two of the series Prison diaries, correctional officers at Polk Youth Institution tell their stories about working in the penal system. They present a mixed picture of their work, their relationship with the prisoners and of the satisfaction they get from the job. Some guards talk about the importance of appearance and attitude; to wear the uniform with pride and without fear. Some of the guards feel the prison is too luxurious; that there are too many amenities for the inmates: "they eat well, are clothed and overall get better treatment inside then outside." For others, it was a shock to see so many young, black faces behind bars. Being confined for eight hours takes its toll on some of the staff as well. Some say it is a dangerous job: "us versus them." Few of the guards last more than 3 years. Many leave sooner. The job is something they find hard to shake at the end of the day.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports on the withdrawal from consideration of George W. Bush's nominee for Labor Secretary. Linda Chavez's nomination ran into trouble after it was revealed that an illegal immigrant once lived in her home and did some chores. Chavez held a press conference this afternoon, announcing her decision to withdraw, but highlighting her intent to help people, and introducing several of the immigrants who she has helped establish themselves in the U.S.

From a special Scottish court in The Netherlands, NPR's Julie McCarthy reports that the prosecution in the Lockerbie trial began making its closing statement today. The prosecution counsel said the Crown had proven beyond reasonable doubt that the two Libyan defendants blew up Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people. In a surprise move, the prosecution streamlined the indictment, asking the court to find the Libyans guilty on a single charge: murder. It dropped lesser charges of conspiracy and violation of the Aviation Security Act.

NPR's John McChesney reports from the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. Satellite radio services made their debut at this year's show. Two companies are offering to deliver one hundred channels of music, news and talk to subscribers who will pay about ten dollars a month for the service. The new services require new radio receivers. Both companies have signed deals with the major auto manufacturers.