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Forty years after two African-American students broke the race barrier at the University of Georgia, black students continue to feel unwelcome on a campus that they believe still hangs onto its racist past. From Athens, Steve Lickteig reports.

Indonesian financier James Riady struck a plea bargain with the Justice Department this week, in a move that appears to confirm allegations about fundraising during the Clinton era. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on findings by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that suggest American kids are more anxious today than their own parents were growing up.

America's premiere auto show opens to the public in Detroit today. Journalists, car company executives and auto analysts have reviewed last year's record breaking performance, and are now preparing for what looks to be a slower year. Jerome Vaughn of member station WDET reports.

Back in the 1970s, Marc McDonald was hired as Microsoft's first employee. He rejoins the company this week after a 15 year break. He speaks with Scott.

Is it okay to wear cowboy boots with your tux at the inauguration? At the Austin-American Statesman newspaper, the "Answer Lady" Jane Greig as been fielding questions like this from Texans confused about what life in Washington will be like. In an effort to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers, we ask Greig about ways we can make Texans feel at home when they come to town.

NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr notes the difficulties in the process of confirming cabinet appointments. Official actions and personal behavior are fair game when Senators are asking questions of would-be appointees.

The counting of dimpled and pregnant chads in Florida may seem like old news, but it appears the chad has winnowed its way into popular culture. Frank talks with Lynn Markley, a spokesperson for Frito-lay, about a new ad with a "chad" theme.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Mary Hamilton Worm from Seattle, Washington. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station KUOW in Seattle and KUOP in Tacoma.)

Frank Stasio talks with reporter Mike Lanchin from El Salvador, where a massive earthquake has left more than 80 dead and 1200 missing. The quake was centered about 65 miles from the capital, San Salvador. It cut power across the country and closed the international airport, which hampered relief efforts.

Israel has lifted some of the security measures it placed on Palestinian territories, following violent protests that began last fall. That move may have helped prompt high-level talks between Israel and the Palestinians this weekend, but the area remains a point of tension between the two sides. NPR's Sara Chayes reports from Gaza.

Security for next week's Presidential Inauguration is expected to be tighter than at any inauguration in history ... election protestors are promising to show up in droves. NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports.