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A judge overturned the convictions of the police officers in the Ramparts corruption case in Los Angeles. Scott speaks with NPR's Ina Jaffe.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports that the decade-old economic sanctions against Iraq is hurting that country's middle class and its education system.

On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Antoine de Saint Exupery , reporter Alice Furlaud pays tribute to the Franch aviator and beloved author of The Little Prince.

NPR's Richard Knox reports on scientific tests studying the possibility of regeneration of limbs and organs in humans.

For NPR news, Gina Wilkinson reports Thailand's next election may be a test of the country's political legitimacy. Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai has tried to promote a new era of clean politics but his legacy is threatened. Taskin Shinawatra, a telecommunications tycoon and one of the richest men in Thailand is ahead in the opinion polls. For the people of Thailand this could mean that economic stability is more important than a government free of corruption.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on sports fans in Philadelphia. They've always been tough to please, but now that their teams are winning some don't know how to react.

We feature a 1999 interview with singer/Hollywood legend Rosemary Clooney. She starred in the 1954 film White Christmas. She talks about her life as a singer and performer. We will also listen to songs from throughout her career. Her 1999 autobiography, Girl Singer, reads like a who's who from the golden age of Hollywood. She also released a CD companion to the book. Its called Songs from the Girl Singer. (ORIGINAL BROADCAST: 12

Morning Edition's listeners share memories of their favorite Christmas gifts. Film projectors, escaping pianos, flying girlfriends, and shiny bicycles top the list.

NPR's Bob Edwards speaks with sports commentator John Feinstein about the doldrums of professional basketball. Feinstein says the NBA is trying to overcome the retirement of Michael Jordan.

Robert Siegel talks with John A. Kitzhaber, the Governor of Oregon, about his call for an energy summit. The Governor wants to meet with Energy Secretary Bill Richardson and the Governor of Washington State about the federal government order forcing northwest electric utilities to sell power to California. Kitzhaber opposes the order. He says it was made without consultation with the states, and will makes a bad situation worse.

Electricity deregulation was supposed to bring Californians lower prices. Instead they've gotten higher prices and unreliable service. Scott Horsley of member station KPBS reports on why this happened, including mistaken judgements in planning the big change and the fact that electricity cannot be stored to meet market demand.

Each year, a different state is responsible for selecting and decorating the Christmas tree displayed on the West Lawn of the Nation's Capitol building. NPR's Tom Goldman reports on Oregon's search for the perfect tree for the year 2002.