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The commission probing the Sept. 11 attacks hears from both Bush and Clinton administration officials Tuesday. The panel wants to know what was done in response to previous attacks and how to deal with the growing terrorist threat. The hearings come as a former White House official alleges the Bush administration ignored warnings about al Qaeda. Hear NPR's Pam Fessler.

From Mexico City's police corruption to S?o Paulo's squatters and air pollution in Santiago, Chile, Latin America's cities are struggling to overcome economic and social problems. NPR's Gerry Hadden and NPR's Martin Kaste profile some of the region's biggest cities in a Morning Edition series.

Several talented young tenors are leaping at the chance to fill Luciano Pavarotti's rather large shoes. Among them are Italy's Salvatore Licitra, Juan Diego Florez of Peru, Mexican Ramón Vargas and his countryman, Rolando Villazón. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with Villazón, in his early 30's, about his music and recordings of such great works as Verdi's La Traviata.

Film critic David Edelstein reviews Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.

C-SPAN, the network known for its no-frills coverage of Congress, politics and books, turns 25 Friday. NPR's Bob Edwards talks with C-SPAN President and CEO Brian Lamb.

President Bush on Friday welcomed foreign diplomats to the White House to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The president said the world was safer with Saddam Hussein deposed, and warned those present that there was no middle ground between "good and evil." NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

One year ago, the United States and Britain began the military campaign to overthrow Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein. This is an audio montage of President Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and others who were some of the voices in the news leading up to the war in Iraq.

Singapore is trying to encourage its citizens to make more little Singaporeans, hoping to avert a population decline. From the island city-state, Kelly McEvers reports on the government's efforts to sponsor a baby boom.

The new album Regard the End is by The Willard Grant Conspiracy, a band comprising more than 30 musicians from all over the world. The players get together as their schedules permit, making music tinged with the blues, jazz and folk influences. David Greenberger has a review.

Frontrunner Sen. John Kerry all but clinches the Democratic presidential nomination after winning nine of 10 "Super Tuesday" states. Sen. John Edwards fails to win in any states and will formally drop out of the race Wednesday. Former Vermont governor Howard Dean, who ended his presidential campaign last month, wins in his home state. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.