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During the 36 years that Gen. Francisco Franco ruled Spain, tens of thousands of his political opponents went missing and are now believed to have been executed. Their descendants are still searching for the bodies in mass graves. Claire Marshall reports.

Host Bob Edwards speaks with Fiona Ritchie, host of NPR's The Thistle and Shamrock, about the original Halloween traditions of the Celts. They carved turnip lanterns, set out food for the dearly departed and sang for a treat. (3:34)

Former NFL player Jon Vaughn talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang from his sit-in protest outside the University of Michigan president's home after sex abuse allegations emerged about a school doctor.

More than 10,000 workers for John Deere, one of the nation's largest makers of farm and construction equipment, are on strike as the the company is seeing record profits, and U.S. unions flex power.

After years of progress in reducing the number of annual deaths from tuberculosis, the number of cases of the infectious respiratory disease went up in 2020.

NPR's Phillip Davis reports on the $8-billion project to restore Everglades National Park. The effort in Florida will be the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history, but there are serious questions about whether it can work. (6:00)

Secretary of State Colin Powell says the U.S. and other members of the U.N. Security Council are closer to agreement on a resolution to compel Iraq to allow arms inspections. And President Bush meets with top U.N. arms inspector Hans Blix. NPR News reports.

NPR's Ivan Watson in central Turkey reports a moderate Islamist political party is the front-runner heading into next week's Turkish parliamentary elections. The party's leader has been barred from contesting the election, but his supporters are confident they will emerge victorious. (4:30)

Commentator Dick George has been feeling the drought in Maryland. Now the family's well has gone dry and it is time to drill a new one. The cost can be high and it is a big gamble. (2:00)

A new study by the World Health Organization examines 26 risks to human health and suggests that the average lifespan can be increased by five to 10 years if countries take steps to battle major health risks in each region. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports.

Recent increases in state cigarette taxes lead to new concerns about illegal tobacco sales. Authorities say more smokers are crossing state lines, or heading online, to buy cheaper cigarettes. Hear NPR's Adam Hochberg.

A child molester lives down the street from commentator Hollis Gillespie. Her friend Larry is getting obsessed with catching him doing something wrong, but Hollis is obsessed with protecting her daughter. (3:30)