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New rules will require social media networks in the European Union to more closely monitor hate speech and other illegal content posted on their platforms.

Cowboys in the South American country of Colombia have a storied history. To this day, they continue to ride the plains, keeping an eye on cattle. And usually, they do so barefoot.

Italy will soon roll out a new visa that allows remote workers to live in Italy even though their jobs are based abroad. Supporters hope it will attract high-earning workers and spark innovation.

Naomi Judd, who sang with daughter Wynonna as part of country music's famed duo The Judds has died at 76.

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean campaigns in Wisconsin as he seeks to regain momentum for his Democratic presidential bid. Dean once called Wisconsin a make or break state; he now says his supporters don't want the campaign to stop. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Dean.

CIA director George Tenet testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee, for the first time since former chief Iraq arms hunter David Kay said he doubted Iraq had weapons of mass destruction when the U.S. invaded. A senior Democrat on the panel has accused Tenet of giving false testimony to Congress shortly before the invasion got underway. Hear NPR's David Welna.

NPR's Noah Adams, continuing his series on low-wage workers, reports from New Orleans on the Kid's Cafe at Saint Philip Church. Every Thursday evening about 70 youngsters and parents gather for a white tablecloth dinner. The community effort is supported by Second Harvesters Food Bank, with the help of students from nearby Dillard University, a historically black school. Campus Kitchen volunteers prepare food the night before, and the Dillard students take a mentoring role at the dinner, talking to the kids about their problems and encouraging them to plan for college and professional careers.

Final results from Friday's disputed parliamentary elections in Iran are not expected for several days. A boycott urged by reformists after 2,500 reform candidates were disqualified may result in a lower turnout than a 67 percent showing four years ago, when reformists swept into power. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Traditionally, presidential candidates have coveted labor endorsements. But in the current presidential election campaign, backing from labor has not guaranteed candidates success in the Democratic primaries and caucuses. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says elections to choose a new Iraqi government are possible by the end of 2004 -- but only if work begins immediately. Annan, delivering the findings of a U.N. report prepared by envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, added that due to political strife in the country, Iraq might not be ready to hold elections until 2005. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.