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NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports that recent comments by Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck about protecting old growth forests were misinterpreted by some news organizations. The inaccurate reports have stirred up some people in the industry and government.

NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new recommendations out today regarding vitamin A, iron and other nutrients. The guidelines come from the Institute of Medicine, which is for the first time putting upper limits on how much vitamin A people should consume. Excessive amounts of vitamin A, either through diet or through supplements, may cause liver disease and birth defects. The institute issued new advice about consuming vegetables containing vitamin A and other nutrients.

Scott Horsley of member station KPBS reports on the alternatives Governor Davis has for dealing with California's electricity crisis. Davis offered a plan to deal with the crisis in his state-of-the-state address on Monday night, but critics say it doesn't do enough.

Commentator David Frum says the withdrawal of Linda Chavez as nominee for Secretary of Labor is a sign of trouble ahead. He says the criticism of Chavez for helping an illegal immigrant smells of partisan politics at its worst.

From member station WNYC, Andrea Bernstein reports that New York City will pay millions to citizens who were strip-searched by police. The settlement is one of the largest ever for civil rights offenses.

NPR's Rick Karr reports on the effort to put a price on music played over the web. Federal regulators will soon determine what fees webcasters must pay musicians and songwriters. Some online music businesses are saying legislation hasn't kept up with innovations in Internet radio.

NPR's Alex Chadwick celebrates the news that the Ford Motor Company will manufacture 25,000 new Thunderbirds this year. The cars will cost up to $40,000 each.

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on the latest uproar in Europe over depleted uranium bombs. NATO and EU officials met in Brussels to discuss the issue. The EU wants a further investigation into how harmful these weapons are. The Italians want a moratorium on their use a plan NATO refuses to consider.

Robert talks with Tania Branigan -- a reporter for the British daily newspaper The Guardian -- about the case of the naked defendant Vincent Bethell. Bethell had been held in jail for more than five months on charges of creating a public nuisance. Mr. Bethell refused to wear clothing to court. Remarkably, the judge allowed the trial to proceed.

Robert talks with NPR's Larry Abramson about the Federal Communications Commission's decision to grant conditional approval to America Online's acquisition of Time Warner. The 106-billion-dollar merger will create the largest media company in U.S. history.