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Antonin Careme's designed culinary masterpieces for many of Europe's most rich and powerful: King George IV, Napoleon, the Romanovs. A new book by actor Ian Kelly recreates the life of the 19th century chef. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Kelly.

The Pentagon is expected to replace Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez as the top U.S. commander in Iraq. President Bush called Sanchez "exemplary," and officials say his transfer is part of a long-planned reorganization. Nevertheless, the move leaves the impression in some quarters that the administration is not satisfied with Sanchez's performance in Iraq. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Nearly 10 years ago, former football great O.J. Simpson was arrested for the murders of his estranged wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick joins NPR's Alex Chadwick to talk about the legal legacy of what was once dubbed the "trial of the century."

Some critics say fairness in education still doesn't exist. Commentator Janus Adams answers the question, "What do we tell our children?"

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to tech guru Omar Wasow of Blackplanet.com about the relationship between the Internet and the American prison population.

Sen. John Kerry announces that he will accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's convention in July. There had been speculation that Kerry, the all-but-named nominee of his party, would put the acceptance off in order to generate more press and ease spending limits. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's David Welna.

One of the biggest obstacles to free and fair elections in Afghanistan are the countries warlords. Commanding private armies and controlling vast sections of the country, there is little chance that democracy can come to Afghanistan if these warlords aren't disarmed by this September's election. In the final report in this series, NPR's Renee Montagne looks at efforts to disarm these powerful figures and how they are re-inventing themselves as political leaders.

Hollywood screenwriter Antwone Fisher wrote a movie about it, and Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell started a charity for it. In the third part of our week-long look at foster care in America, NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to both celebrities about the foster care system they grew up in and are now trying to change.

A federal appeals court upholds Oregon's law allowing physician-assisted suicide. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's attempt to block the law exceeded his federal authority. The court also said Ashcroft's directive against the measure, which he issued in late 2001, was unenforceable. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Oregon Public Broadcasting's Colin Fogarty.

Most American men over 50 get an annual blood test, called a PSA, that is thought to indicate whether they may have prostate cancer. But a new study questions the accuracy of the widely used test and raises questions about how best to screen for the cancer. NPR's Richard Knox reports.