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Lisa speaks with two former mayors of Cincinnati, Ohio: David Mann, who is white, and Dwight Tillery, who is black. They discuss the racial tensions that seem present in Cincinnati after the shooting death of an unarmed black citizen by a white police officer. Because of rioting and looting, a public curfew was imposed, which ended last week.

Lisa speaks with NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea about the talks amongst world leaders at the Summit.

On Earth Day, NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr examines President Bush's early decisions on the environment, and compares then to similar political battles from the 1960s.

In the wake of Mississippi's voting to keep the Confederate Battle Flag as a symbol, commentator Diane Roberts looks at the new south and finds disturbing reminders of the past.

Scott speaks with Malika Oufkir. For about 20 years, Ms. Oufkir and her family was held captive by King Hassan of Morocco. She writes about it in a book titled Stolen Lives (with Michele Fitoussi, Hyperion) and speaks with Scott. (12:00) You can find out more information about her on in our Malika Oufkir feature page.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on a suicide car bombing today in a Tel Aviv suburb which killed two people and left more than 30 wounded.

Lisa talks with reporter Jason Beaubien from Quebec City about protest demonstrations by groups opposed to the Summit of the Americas meeting.

Liane speaks with Dee Bruemmer, director of public works in Davenport, Iowa, about flooding along the Mississippi River that is expected to crest in Davenport in the next couple of days. The city has opted for an open river view, rather than build a flood wall, and people there are anxiously monitoring the rising water.

NPR's Jason Beaubien reports from Quebec on protests at the Summit of the Americas. Police used water cannons and tear gas against rock-throwing activists on Saturday. More than 30 nations are attending the summit, in which President Bush and other leaders are debating a free trade zone, which some oppose.

From member station KUOW in Seattle, Luke Burbank reports on the fading fortunes of the Vancouver Grizzlies. It's been six years since the National Basketball Association expanded to Vancouver, and the team is struggling to survive. Losses on the court and at the ticket office have made the team owner start looking toward a possible relocation to the U.S.

Will a new, 200-million dollar motor speedway revitalize the fortunes of Kansas City, Kansas? Local officials and residents hope so, since taxpayers have picked up most of the tab for the Kansas Speedway, which can accomodate 75,000 spectators. While some predict an economic boom from the new track, other are not so confident. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.

NPR's Emily Harris reports on today's rally by the National Organization for Women. Called Emergency Action for Women's Lives, the rally is targeting Senators who have the power to appoint Supreme Court Justices, and marks the beginning of a four-year campaign.