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Dorian Jones in Istanbul reports on a continuing hunger strike by left-wing political prisoners in Turkey. Nineteen of the hunger strikers have died and many others are in critical condition. They are protesting living conditions in newly-built facilities. Turkish officials say they will not bow to the demands of the hunger strikers.

Davenport Mayor Phil Yerington speaks with Robert Siegel about the flooding of the Mississippi River there, and why the city has resisted building a flood wall.

NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Davenport, Iowa as it braces against rising floodwaters of the Mississippi River. Residents of Davenport have chosen not to build a permanent floodwall and now federal officials say taxpayers shouldn't have to rescue their riverfront.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meets tomorrow to consider a plan to ease California's power crisis. The commission may back off from its opposition to electricity price caps by approving temporary caps during power emergencies. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports on the slow progress in the Senate over President Bush's education proposals.

Commentator Daniel Ferri on a teacher's nightmare -- he dreams he is unprepared for class -- unprepared and uncertain until he begins to draw a problem on the board. Long division helps ground him safely back in reality.

NPR's David Kestenbaum reports that millionaire and "space tourist" Dennis Tito will be allowed to visit the international space station.

David Schaper of member station WBEZ in Chicago reports that gas prices are up sharply in the Midwest, rising $.20 or more in the past two weeks.

Scott Aiges reviews the new CD from The Blind Boys of Alabama, called Spirit of the Century. All of the band members are in their 70s, and got their name when they started singing together at the Talledega Institute for the Blind in 1939. They have always sung in the traditional jubilee style -- hymns, spirituals and other Christian music -- with tight harmonies and little if any accompaniment. The new CD puts a fresh new spin on old-time religious music. (5:00) Spirit of the Century by the Blind Boys of Alabama is on Realworld records, catalog # 70876-15319-2-3.

Robert Siegel talks with Lin Yu-Fang, associate professor of International Studies Affairs and Strategic Studies at Tamkang University in Taipei, Taiwan. They discuss the arms sale from the U.S. to Taiwan, and how it's being received in Taipei.