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Even before the Bush administration embarked on the current war in Iraq, many musicians were speaking out in opposition. Veterans of the antiwar movement from a generation ago say that society and the media have changed significantly since the end of the Vietnam War -- and that's changed musical protest. Now those Vietnam-era musicians are raising their voices again. Listen to some live tracks recorded at a recent New York City concert against the war in Iraq.

For several years now, historical preservationists have been stepping up efforts to transfer millions of hours of precious, perishable sound recordings to a single, stable format. At the Library of Congress, technicians are working feverishly to convert their huge collection of tapes, CDs, LPs, eight-track tapes and other audio formats to a playback format that will stand the test of time. NPR's Rick Karr reports on an effort some observers call foolish.

Roger Ng was convicted in a New York federal court of bribery and other corruption charges accusing him of participating in a $4.5 billion scheme to ransack the Malaysian state investment fund.

A special 11-part weekly series, airing Fridays on Morning Edition, highlights the creation of the American musical traditions that give this country its own unique sound. Part III examines the influential connections between gospel music and country and bluegrass.

Seventy years ago this spring, university students all across Germany burned books deemed contrary to Nazi ideology. NPR's Emily Harris reports on the lifelong pursuit of a German war veteran to restore a literary legacy that was nearly lost. See archive photos from the book-burning rallies, and hear one witness recount what he saw at a 1933 rally in Berlin.

It's hard to imagine a graduation ceremony without Pomp and Circumstance. Music commentator Miles Hoffman stops by Morning Edition to explore the famous processional, which was by Sir Edward Elgar (left), and other marches of the season.

Public concern is growing that the justifications for a war in Iraq were exaggerated, as those searching for weapons of mass destruction have turned up empty-handed. Commentator Andrea Carlisle ponders the fate of lost weapons of mass destruction.

Colm Toibin reads from his new collection of poetry, "Vinegar Hill," and answers questions from Scott Simon.

Scott Simon speaks with Hal Brands, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about how the U.S. should handle the emerging alliance between China and Russia.

Ukraine is still reeling from a missile attack at a crowded train station in the eastern part of the country. At least 50 people were killed in the attack and about 100 are injured.