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Allen Weinstein, the national archivist, wants the Bush administration to stop reclassifying government documents that have entered the public domain. It's not clear whether he could win a confrontation over the issue.

Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges. Wednesday, Abramoff will appear in a Miami court and is to enter a guilty plea there on separate charges of fraud and conspiracy.

Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleads guilty to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges. Abramoff is at the center of a political corruption scandal that's been growing for more than a year. He is expected to help Justice Department investigators.

An co-defendant of indicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Adam Kidan has pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges related to a shady business deal in 2000. Kidan's cooperation with the authorities bodes ill for Abramoff.

For a year, The New York Times held Friday's report that in 2002 President Bush authorized the NSA to spy on Americans in the United States. The Times acted in response to a government request stating that publication of the information would damage national security.

This week the government released flood maps that tell New Orleans' residents where they can rebuild, and how high off the ground their houses have to be. Among the residents affected are Colleen and Donald Bordelon, who live in St. Bernard Parish.

The Supreme Court hears a case attempting to define what constitutes retaliation by an employer against an employee who has filed a discrimination suit against their company.

Finland changed its policy toward the military alliance after troops invaded Ukraine. Sweden has avoided all military alliances, but like Finland, has also grown closer and closer to NATO over time.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Susan Fischer from Kitakyushu, Japan. She listens to Weekend Edition on the Web.)

Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling faces cross-examination by the prosecution as his trial resumes Monday. His appearance on the stand has revived bitter feelings among many of Enron's former employees.