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A company with ties to a religious group that believes space aliens brought life to Earth announces the birth of the first human clone. But Clonaid offers no proof that the 7-pound baby girl is a genetic copy of her 31-year-old mother. Most scientists are skeptical. NPR News reports.

From a sluggish economy to threats of terrorism and war with Iraq, 2002 may be remembered by Americans as a year of heightened fears and anxieties that stood in sharp contrast to the peaceful, economically flush era of the 1990s. NPR's Juan Williams reviews the year's issues and newsmakers.

The federal government is set to reduce the flow of Colorado River water to California. The move comes after southern California failed to meet a midnight deadline to reach agreement on a water conservation plan. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Agreement Reached in West Coast Dock Dispute West Coast shipping companies and dockworkers reach an agreement on a six-year labor contract. If ratified, it would end a bitter dispute. A union vote is expected after Thanksgiving. Jason Lopez reports.

West Coast shipping companies and dockworkers reach an agreement on a six-year labor contract. If ratified, it would end a bitter dispute. A union vote is expected after Thanksgiving.

After a four-year absence, U.N. weapons inspectors return to Iraq to search for chemical, biological and nuclear arms programs. Hear NPR's Michele Kelemen and Khidir Hamza, a nuclear physicist and Iraqi defector.

Parts of New England face 20 or more inches of snow as a winter storm blamed for 14 deaths across the nation this week makes its way northeast. Fierce winds will contribute to the heavy weather. Alex Ashcroft of member station WBUR reports.

North Korea says it will reactivate a nuclear power plant, eight years after the reactor was idled as part of an agreement with the United States. The move is in response to a U.S. decision to suspend oil aid to North Korea. NPR's Rob Gifford reports.

Scientists unveil the entire genetic blueprint of the mouse, providing a powerful tool for probing human genetics. The work could lead to a better understanding of human disease and the biology of mammals in general. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly arrives in South Korea for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. NPR's Eric Weiner reports.