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All across the Gulf Coast, people are complaining about the Red Cross. They cite long lines at relief centers, unanswered emergency phone lines and little or late help for victims. The Red Cross acknowledges problems, but says it is doing its best in the face of the nation's biggest disaster response ever.

The Environmental Protection Agency is kicking off its "Change a Light, Change the World" campaign, encouraging Americans to switch one light fixture in their house from a regular to an energy-efficient bulb. Renee Montagne talks with EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson.

The Kronos Quartet has just completed an album of Bollywood film music, You've Stolen My Heart, featuring the vocals of Asha Bhosle. A superstar of Indian film, Bhosle is among the biggest-selling recording artists of all time.

Some career lawyers say they have left the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division recently because they were shut out of the decision making process in a way that did not occur under previous administrations.

Circumstantial evidence is mounting that wild birds are carrying the H5N1 virus along major migratory pathways. The virus has been linked to ducks moving through Europe's Danube delta. Though no solid proof exists so far, concern is growing that these ducks could play a role in creating a flu pandemic.

Polls close in Iraq after millions of people cast their ballots in a vote on whether to approve their new constitution. For the most part, the day was quiet, with only scattered reports of minor attacks. Results on the referendum won't be released until Monday.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iraqi officials informed her the country's draft constitution probably passed. Officials are counting millions of ballots cast in Saturday's constitutional referendum. There was a high Sunni turnout, with most reportedly voting no to the draft charter.

An alligator on the loose in a south Los Angeles lake is causing a small sensation. So far, the six-foot beast has eluded capture, and hordes of onlookers are scanning the waters for a glimpse of the unexpected urban guest.

The new CD In Sacred Trust presents previously unreleased recordings by Hobart Smith, a traditional musician from southwestern Virginia who could play just about any instrument. Producer Stephen Wade talks about the recordings.

Courts around the country are busy with people rushing to beat a tougher bankruptcy law that goes into effect Monday. Lines are stretching outside courthouses, and since many bankruptcy attorneys stopped taking new clients, many people are representing themselves in proceedings.