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While morale has become a problem for some U.S. troops in Iraq, the men of Saber Platoon, of the first brigade of the Fourth Infantry Division, are going strong. They're on the lookout for supporters of the ousted regime in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

Robert Siegel talks with director Stephen Frears. His latest film is called Dirty Pretty Things. It's a murder mystery.

A special 11-part weekly series, airing Fridays on Morning Edition, highlights the creation of the American musical traditions that give this country its own unique sound. Part III examines the influential connections between gospel music and country and bluegrass.

Host Bob Edwards catches up with freshmen Sens. Mark Pryor and John Sununu, six months into their first term in the United States Senate. It's Edwards' third visit with Pryor, a Democrat from Arkansas, and Sununu, a Republican from New Hampshire, since they were elected in November.

English police discover the body of a man believed to be a missing weapons expert at the center of a controversy over Britain's prewar intelligence on Iraq. David Kelly, a former weapons inspector, was named as the primary source for a BBC report that claimed the British government doctored evidence on Iraq's weapons capabilities. Hear Jef McAllister of Time magazine.

Two Arabic-language satellite networks broadcast another audiotape allegedly from Saddam Hussein in which the ousted Iraqi leader calls on Iraqis to launch a holy war against occupying U.S. troops. U.S. forces are on high alert in anticipation of attacks tied to the anniversary of the Baath party's seizure of power in 1968. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

A remote-controlled explosive device detonates as a convoy from the Army's Third Infantry Division drives by, killing one U.S. soldier. The attack occurs in Fallujah, a hotbed of Iraqi resistance to the U.S. military occupation. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.

Janet Wulsin explored Tibet, China and Mongolia for National Geographic from 1921-1925. NPR's Renee Montagne talks to Mabel Cabot who's written a book, Vanished Kingdoms, which chronicles Wulsin's journey. See a map of their 1923 route, and a gallery of pictures that Wulsin and her husband took on their journey.

British PM Tony Blair heads to Washington to address Congress and meet with President Bush. The leaders are likely to discuss their justification for the war in Iraq. They are also expected to discuss two British terror suspects being held at Guantanamo Bay. Blair faces pressure at home to persuade Bush to release the men for trial in Britain. Hear Warren Hoge of The New York Times.

Music Critic Milo Miles reviews the new album by Mariza.