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Democrats hope to pass immigration reform through budget reconciliation, but it's unclear if the rules will permit them to do that.

Kat and Gene hash out something they've been mulling over for a while: that feeling of obligation that you have to root for something, because it's theoretically for you.

NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on the success of an Internet company named Novica.com that is talking technology to remote areas and helping to enrich local artisans by selling their wares on-line.

The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.

Moderate and progressive Democrats are at an impasse over the size of the reconciliation package. Some of them met with President Biden at the White House.

Liane talks to 18-year-old Katherine Tarbox about her experience as a teenager involved in an on-line relationship with a man she later discovered was a pedophile. Her book is called katie.com, published by Dutton (Penguin Group). (10:00).

Politicians have basic rules about photo ops. This week, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa learned one more: Don't get on the wrong side of an "I'm With Stupid" T-shirt.

From member station WFCR Susan Kaplan reports on Booksense.com, a web site developed by the American Booksellers Association. The site allows readers to order books on-line through independent bookstores in their area. So far, about a hundred and fifty stores have signed onto the site, and that number is expected to double by the end of the year.

The Peace Corps is experiencing a sudden jump in popularity in San Francisco thanks to a rash of Internet business failures. Former dot-com employees have helped double the number of people attending the Peace Corps' informational meetings in the area. Noah Adams talks with Dennis McMahon, public affairs specialist for the Peace Corps.

In his new book, Hello Goodbye Hello, Craig Brown details real-life stories of famous people crossing paths, including one uncomfortable encounter between The Beatles and the king of rock 'n' roll.