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Former CIA and FBI chief William Webster, named to head an oversight board for the accounting industry, concedes he may have to step down because of questions about his ties to a key firm. The board holds its first meeting next week. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

Forty-something commentator Marion Winik catches her image in the mirror and suddenly feels the presence of aging.

The former president threatens that GOP leaders must match their priorities to his or face a mass defection by the party's most reliable voters. It's without precedent, but there is a parallel.

Conservationists argue that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species should begin regulating trade in Chilean sea bass. Pirate fishing fleets have put a sharp dent in stocks of the popular food fish. NPR's John Nielsen reports.

Young voters are among the least likely to participate in today's elections. NPR's Neva Grant visits a high school in Florida -- the state that was the epicenter of the 2000 presidential election fiasco -- to find out how students learn about voting and why many remain ambivalent about it.

Alexandra Pelosi's "home movie" takes a behind-the-scenes look at President Bush's 2000 campaign. NPR's Bob Edwards speaks with Pelosi about the candid moments in Journeys with George, the HBO documentary whose title was suggested by Bush himself.

Parker stars in two films in theaters now: Pipe Dream and Red Dragon. She's part of the The West Wing cast on TV. She starred in the Broadway hit Proof, for which she received the 2001 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress. Her other Broadway turns include Prelude to a Kiss, How I Learned to Drive and the revival of Bus Stop. Her film credits include Fried Green Tomatoes, Grand Canyon and The Client.

It's the Rolling Stones' 40th anniversary. The Stones' entire early catalog has been re-released. Today rock historian Ed Ward presents the first of a two part series about the music of the Rolling Stones. He'll talk about their early years.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments about the constitutionality of California's "three-strikes" law, designed to hand harsh penalties to career criminals. NPR's John Ydstie talks with David Savage of The Los Angeles Times.

A new study further complicates the decision-making process for women who are considering hormone replacement therapy. Recent bad news is offset by a finding that HRT may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports.

Kathy Witkowsky joins a group of retirees who spend their summers working at Yellowstone National Park, and winters in the southern sun. Many of them make the migration annually, and have become like family to each other.

Bond funds have become more attractive to investors as the stock market struggles. But there are risks involved with bond funds, too. NPR's Laura Sydell reports.