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NPR's Guy Raz reports that fighting abated today around the northwest Macedonian city of Tetovo. The Macedonian army had deployed tanks and sent in infantry to put down ethnic Albanian rebels in the hills above the city. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson warned the rebels that the international community will not allow the break-up of Macedonia by violent insurrection.

Subcommander Marcos, leader of Mexico's Zapatista rebels, winds up a two week trek to Mexico City with a rally of supporters at Mexico City's central square. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports that Marcos and his followers will enter into negotiations for Indian rights and autonomy with President Fox and his new government.

Detroit winced today when it learned fewer than a million people were counted as living in the city. The census results are a blow to both civic pride and Detroit's budget. Some say the numbers only catch the Motor City making a big U-turn toward vitality, as Quinn Klinefelter from member station WDET reports.

NPR's Scott Horsley has a roundup of Sunday's events in Iraq. U.S. troops surround Baghdad and guard roads in and out of the city. British forces make their biggest push yet into the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Also, an apparent friendly fire incident kills at least 18 people in northern Iraq.

Heavy U.S. air and artillery bombardment continued Monday night in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, as Marine and Army battalions began entering the city. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Anne Garrels.

Briefing reporters in Fallujah, Lt. Gen. John Sattler says fighting in the city has stopped, though many houses need to be cleared of booby traps. He denies there were heavy civilian casualties in the city and says so far there is no humanitarian crisis there. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

Residents of the Iraqi city of Fallujah have still not been able to return to their homes, more than a month after U.S. forces seized control of the city. But unexpected resistance from remaining insurgents is hindering resettlement. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Tijuana has been known for bullfights and beer, but the Mexican border city also has a growing opera community. Recitals and lectures are frequent, Tijuana natives are studying and performing in opera's European citadels, and the city now has its first opera company. Sam Quinones reports.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner says he can see why Springfield's mayor is saying he wants people who get a city check to live in the city. Nearly a third…

The Bloomington City Council will consider looking into improving traffic flow throughout the city. One system helps emergency vehicles, snow plows, and…