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In honor of Labor Day weekend, we spotlight the work of the late author Studs Terkel, who spent the early 1970s talking to people about their jobs for his collection of oral histories titled Working.

The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal each win two Pulitzer Prizes in journalism. Steve Coll wins the non-fiction prize for Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden.

In California, federal authorities announce indictments against the head of an Islamic prison gang and three Los Angeles men suspected to be involved in terrorist plot to attack synagogues, National Guard facilities and at LAX airport.

London singer-songwriter Lookman Adekunle Salami doesn't sing so much as ramble adventurously through treatises on the thorniest corners of human nature.

NPR's Ina Jaffe reports from Los Angeles that jury selection is underway in the first case to come out of the L.A.P.D.'s Rampart corruption scandal. Four officers are accused by former officer Rafael Perez of planting evidence, shooting suspects, and perjuring themselves. But Perez's own lack of credibility may make the case hard to prove.

In 1997, Los Angeles became one of the first U.S. cities to pass a living wage law. It raised pay and benefits for those who work for the city or for businesses that contract with the city. Some workers have seen a rise in their living standards.

PJ Morton found mainstream success as the keyboardist for Maroon 5. But over the past few years, he's been making waves with his solo work — most recently with PAUL, out now.

Old wives' tales have transformed themselves into Internet rumors, pranks and myths. Reporter Doug Fine talks to David Mikkelson, the co-founder of Snopes.com, a Web site dedicated to busting urban legends.

On Wednesday LA Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine pledged greater diversity and sensitivity. Yet in court, LA Times journalists allege longstanding bias against Blacks, Hispanics and women.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Clea DuVall, writer and director of the holiday movie.