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Tim Edgar of the American Civil Liberties Union says the intelligence reform bill headed to the president envisions new restrictions on privacy and individual freedom. Edgar tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that one of the bill's provisions creates a national standard for drivers' licenses -- a potential step toward a national ID card.

Richard Marinick used a 10-year prison sentence to develop his writing skills. His novel Boyos portrays life among mobsters in the working class neighborhoods of South Boston. Marinick tells NPR's Scott Simon about the book.

BBC radio host Charlie Gillett returns with the fifth edition of his annual world music collection. World 2004 brings together 34 eclectic tracks from the far-flung corners of the world. Hear Gillett and NPR's Michele Norris.

On the campaign trail, terrorism and the economy dominate this election cycle, eclipsing one issue that clearly differentiates the presidential candidates, the environment. Hear NPR's Elizabeth Arnold.

The U.S. leads an operation against insurgents in an area south of Iraq's capital. Known as the "triangle of death," the region has been the scene of almost daily attacks on Iraqi government troops and police. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

After horror writer H.P. Lovecraft died in 1937, his friends founded a publishing house to preserve his legacy. Obscure but influential, Arkham House gave sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury and others their first big break. Wisconsin Public Radio's Brian Bull reports.

Former President Jimmy Carter remains committed to his Christian faith and to what he sees as the American values of peace and fairness. We have a conversation with Jimmy Carter about democracy, politics, and the former president's new book.

More than 3,000 supporters gather at a Baptist church in Nashville for a video broadcast called Justice Sunday II. Evangelical leaders called on conservative Christians to get involved and to fight what they call activist judges.

The 9/11 Commission will soon release details on an inquiry into the military intelligence unit Able Danger. At issue is what the group knew about hijacker Mohammed Atta before the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

The Israeli government formally notifies Jewish settlers in the Gaza Strip they have 48 hours to leave their homes or be forcibly removed. Thousands of soldiers delivered eviction orders, but most settlers have refused to leave.