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NPR's Kate Seelye in Amman reports Arab leaders opened summit talks in the Jordanian capital today. The Palestinian issue tops the agenda, but there are fears that continued tensions between Iraq and Kuwait could mar efforts to present a united Arab stand at the summit.

President Bush's top strategist, Karl Rove, spends four hours testifying in his fourth and final appearance before a grand jury investigating who exposed the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame.

Wondering which books to buy for gifts this year, or to treat yourself? Susan Stamberg speaks to three independent booksellers about their top book picks for this holiday season.

The National Association of Home Builders in downtown Washington, DC is finding out first-hand what it's like to build a home-- as the group's building is remodeled from top to bottom.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports from Belgrade where several top government officials still loyal to ousted president Slobodan Milosevich stepped down yesterday. European nations are rushing to lift embargoes and reestablish ties with Yugoslavia's new government.

Bill Raack of member station KWMU reports on the Supreme Court decision to allow the Ku Klux Klan to sponsor a road in Missouri's Adopt-A-Highway program. The case began in 1994 when the KKK's top state official filed an application with the state.

Morning Edition sports commentator Frank Deford marks the anniversary of one of the greatest athletic achievements in human history: Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's climb to the top of Mount Everest.

Richard Pryor calls Dave Chappelle his favorite comedian, and Chappelle himself claims he's America's No. 1 source for offensive comedy. Chappelle's Show is Comedy Central's top-ranked broadcast. Season one is now out on DVD, and it is uncensored.

After 54 years of dominance, Jacob and Mark were overcome by Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in the U.S. Sophia was the top pick for girls.

Walker topped a handful of rivals, according to a race call by The Associated Press. He will face Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in November.