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Jonathan Graziano and his 13-year-old pug, Noodle, have won over TikTok for their near-daily games of "no bones," which predict the day's mood based on whether Noodle stands up or flops down in bed.

This week PBS will present Benjamin Franklin, an unblinking look at the remarkable founding father whose industriousness furthered the cause of science and whose diplomatic skills helped win American independence. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with documentary writer Ron Blumer and Ellen Hovde.

Host Bob Edwards speaks with Senators-elect Mark Pryor (D-AR) and John Sununu (R-NH). They talk about the upcoming legislative session, why their campaigns were successful, how difficult the next session may be for compromise, possible war on Iraq, and the GOP election victory.

Jad Abumrad reports on a recent controversy at Columbia University's Journalism School that has sparked a larger debate over the future of the news business. The university's new president Lee Bollinger has questioned the hands-on emphasis of the school's curriculum, concerned that skills training may be denying students exposure to the theory-driven side of journalism. But faculty insist that they offer students a complete education, and argue that the climate in today's professional press make practical training a must.

NPR's Cokie Roberts joins Bob Edwards for a weekly discussion of the news.

Missouri's black bears were decimated in the early 20th century, but have come back in recent years. With an estimated 800 bears now living in the state, the Department of Conservation is holding a regulated hunt to help with population control.

Climate change activists often use the slogan, "Think globally, Act locally." Some states are taking that to heart. A number of states have taken steps to address global warming issues on their own. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

NPR's Chris Joyce reports on the difficult job of border guards who are learning to better prevent the trade of nuclear weapons materials. The guards are training to identify "dual use items," those things can be used as explosives or detonators may also have more benign applications.

Neither a shaky economy nor industry scandals deterred collectors from New York's art auctions this week. Contemporary work sold for several million dollars. But the future of the market remains cloudy. David D'Arcy reports.

The Senate continues debate today on legislation to create a new Department of Homeland Security. The House has already passed the measure that will lead to the biggest government reorganization in more than 50 years. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.