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Already beset by violence and political instability, Iraqis face another crisis as the country's largest oil refinery shuts down due to insurgent threats against fuel tank drivers. The news has sparked a growing rush for scarce gasoline, and the country's oil minister has been suspended.

Supplies now are pouring into Pakistan, days after the massive earthquake that killed at least 20,000 and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Bad weather has lifted, allowing supplies to arrive from abroad and rescue missions to remote areas.

After months of rumors, Apple Computer unveils a new iPod with the ability to play video. It also made an unexpected announcement: a groundbreaking deal with ABC that will allow users to download episodes of shows such as Desperate Housewives from the iTunes store.

Writer and Slate contributor Mike DeBonis talks about commercials for colleges and universities that run during television broadcasts of college football games.

The Big Easy's musicians may be scattered by the storm, but they are united on a benefit CD called Our New Orleans. Public radio host Nick Spitzer, who produced several songs for the album, talks about the project with Melissa Block.

Filmmaker Noah Baumbach's new film is The Squid and the Whale. The post-college angst film Kicking and Screaming established Baumbach's directorial credentials in 1995; last year, he collaborated with Wes Anderson on The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

In addition to being one of the hardest-working performers in music, Buddy Guy also owns the most successful blues club in Chicago. His new album, Bring 'Em In, features guest performers from Tracy Chapman and John Mayer to Keith Richards and Carlos Santana.

Antwan Wilson is a school principal who uprooted his family from their Kansas home to take the helm of Denver's troubled Montbello High. Wilson talks about his get-tough plan.

Slate chief political correspondent John Dickerson talks with Alex Chadwick about who in the nation's capital may be nervous following lobbyist Jack Abramoff's agreement to cooperate with federal prosecutors and testify about his illegal dealings with lawmakers and their staffs. Abramoff lavished luxury perks on scores of lawmakers and built a political alliance with high-ranking Republicans.

All Things Considered takes a broad look at abortion in the United States. We hear from historic recordings of three Supreme Court arguments, get a statistical picture of the practice today and take a look at abortion in Mississippi, which has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.