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Stephen Chow (left) directs Kung Fu Hustle and will be directing the new Green Hornet (Sony)

Nan Goldin Photograph Seized by Police

Author Ross King talks about the most radical change in the history of art since the Renaissance - the birth of Impressionism. After writing books on both Brunelleschi and Michelangelo, Ross focuses

Before the convention began, dealers were frantically setting up their booths. (Tony Weidinger)

Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr moves into Najaf in southern Iraq Tuesday, surrounded by supporters. In a statement, Sadr promised more violence unless U.S. troops pull out of populated areas and release all Iraqi prisoners. American officials have branded Sadr an outlaw. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

Twilight finally arrives on the big screen (Summit)

There are some nicely wrapped cinematic gifts as well as expensive coal in area theaters this holiday season. We'll ask our critics about the new Coen brothers movie "True Grit," see how "Tron" stacks up as a sequel, and find out if the hype is deserved for "The King's Speech."

Senior members of the Obama administration met with Mexican officials Tuesday to pledge support for that country's war on drugs. Mexico continues to spiral into a cycle of violence among warring drug cartels as support from the U.S. hinges on a new approach: less military support and more civilian defense. But after years of failed policy, some wonder if the strategy is too little, too late. Guest host Allison Keyes speaks with reporter Dudley Althaus, who lead's the Mexico City bureau for the Houston Chronicle.

California Democrats are angling to pick off a few legislative seats now held by Republicans. They say it could even change the balance of power in the legislature. But, the state GOP says it'll never

In downtown Kabul, Afghanistan, a bustling bazaar sells the rare ingredients used in the millennial art of natural vegetable dyeing. Nathan Santamaria travels through the catacomb-like spaces of the market and all of its chaos to the place where the dyes are sold.